Australian Citizenship Practice Test
Run a practice test, see a pass or fail line under the published rule, and read why each answer is right.
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How to use the Australian citizenship practice test
- Choose how many questions you want: 5, 10, 20, 30 or 50. Pick 20 to match the official length (Home Affairs: “includes 20 computer-based multiple choice questions”, checked 2026-10-26).
- Press Start.
- Read the question and pick your answer. For example, one bank question asks “What is the capital city of Western Australia?” and the correct answer is Perth.
- After each answer, read the “Correct answer” line and the short “Why” note.
- Press finish to see your score and the pass/fail line. If you missed any Australian values question, the result says the mock is failed under the published rule, even when your overall score is 75% or higher.
- If you missed questions, press “Practise the missed” or “Review my mistakes” to go over them again.
- To start over, press “Clear my progress”, which removes your missed questions.
Missed questions are kept in this browser only, so they stay on the device you used. Mock runs never include the two pledge questions.
Short runs are easier to repeat, so start with 5 or 10 questions and increase the number once your score stays high. After a run, open the missed questions straight away while the explanation is fresh. Your progress panel shows how many questions you have seen, how many were right or wrong and how many are waiting for review, and it stays in this browser only.
What topics do the practice questions cover?
The official test covers Australia and its people, democratic beliefs, rights and liberties, government and the law, and Australian values. Our bank of 332 questions follows the same subjects, and 330 of them come from the testable section of the booklet (PDF pages 8-46). The other 2 are about the pledge and sit outside that section.
| Topic | Book part | Questions in our bank |
|---|---|---|
| Australian values | Part 4 | 51 |
| Flags, Coat of Arms, national flower, colours, gemstone and anthem | Part 1 | 34 |
| States, territories and capital cities | Part 1 | 33 |
| Parliament, government and how laws are made | Part 3 | 29 |
| Responsibilities and privileges of citizenship | Part 2 | 25 |
| Courts, police and important laws | Part 3 | 21 |
| Early settlement, the gold rush and migration | Part 1 | 20 |
| Separation of powers, Head of State and Governor-General | Part 3 | 19 |
| Freedoms and equalities | Part 2 | 16 |
| Welcome to Country, Australia Day and Anzac Day | Part 1 | 15 |
| Three levels of government | Part 3 | 14 |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples | Part 1 | 13 |
| Glossary of the testable section | Glossary | 11 |
| Democratic beliefs | Part 2 | 9 |
| Voting and having your say | Part 3 | 8 |
| Federation and the Constitution | Part 3 | 8 |
| The pledge and the citizenship ceremony | Parts 1-4, glossary and introduction | 6 |
What is the passing score for the practice test?
The official pass mark is at least 75% overall (checked 2026-10-26), and every Australian values question must be answered correctly. Our mock applies both conditions automatically when you finish, and it shows a pass or fail line based on them. Passing the mock does not guarantee a pass on the real test, because the real questions are different.
| Condition | Official test | Our mock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | At least 75% | At least 75% |
| Australian values questions | All answered correctly | All answered correctly |
Sample questions from the practice bank
These eight questions are taken at random from the bank. They show the style of the questions and the kind of explanation you get after each answer.
| Question | Correct answer | Why |
|---|---|---|
| On what date did the First Fleet arrive from Great Britain? | 26 January 1788 | The First Fleet reached Australia on 26 January 1788, which began European settlement. |
| How many states does Australia have? | Six | Australia has six states and two mainland territories. |
| Where is the Australian Capital Territory located? | Between Sydney and Melbourne | The ACT lies between Sydney and Melbourne. |
| Who is Australia’s Head of State? | The King of Australia | The King of Australia is Australia’s Head of State; the Governor-General is his representative. |
| How many senators does each state elect? | 12 | Each of the six states elects 12 senators. |
| Ahmed is angry with a group of people because of their religion. Is it acceptable for him to promote violence against them? | No, it is never acceptable and is against Australian values and law | Promoting violence against any person or group, for example because of their religion, is never acceptable. |
| How does the law treat people from different backgrounds in Australia? | They are not given preferential treatment, nor discriminated against | The law is applied so that no background is favoured or discriminated against. |
| Sara wants a divorce, but her husband wants to stay married. What is correct in Australia? | She can apply to the courts for a divorce | Either a husband or a wife may apply for a divorce, even if the other spouse wants the marriage to continue. |
How this tool works and where the numbers come from
Every fact on this page comes from Our Common Bond (Home Affairs, testable section) or the Home Affairs citizenship pages named below, checked on 2026-10-26. Practice questions are original, adapted from Our Common Bond (CC BY 4.0), and are not the official test questions.
Sources
Check yourself: common questions
Are these the actual questions from the real test?
No. Our 332 questions are original practice questions written by Citizenship Drill from the Our Common Bond booklet. They are adapted from Our Common Bond, Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), and they are not the official test questions.
Can I pass if I get an Australian values question wrong?
No. Under the official rule, all the Australian values questions must be answered correctly. Our mock uses the same rule, so one missed values question fails the mock even if your overall score is 75% or more.
Is the Australian citizenship test taken in English only?
Yes. The test is in English only, so practise reading and answering questions in English.
Where is the official practice test?
Home Affairs offers its official practice test at citizenshippracticetest.homeaffairs.gov.au. Its questions differ from the real test and from ours. Home Affairs does not endorse external courses or paid apps.
How many questions should I answer in one run?
Choose what suits your time. A run of 5 or 10 questions is quick, and a longer run feels more like a full sitting. Pick 20 to match the official length (Home Affairs: “includes 20 computer-based multiple choice questions”, checked 2026-10-26). The pass rule shown at the end is the same whatever length you choose.
Are my results saved?
Your missed questions and progress are kept in this browser on your device only. ‘Clear my progress’ removes them.
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