Public toilets in Australia

Across 5 cities in Australia, 1,730 toilets are listed, 1,724 of them free.

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Looking for a toilet in Australia rarely costs anything: 100 per cent of the 1,730 listed toilets are free. Only 6 charge. That is the comfortable case — you can set off without hunting for coins.

The 1,730 toilets in Australia are spread across 5 cities. Sydney leads with 647, followed by Melbourne with 361. That is a more even spread than in many other countries.

Step-free access and changing tables

41 per cent of toilets in Australia are recorded as step-free — a good figure by international comparison. A baby changing table is noted on 303 entries (18 per cent); with small children it is worth checking the features before you set off.

Where these numbers come from

Most entries for Australia come from OpenStreetMap, the open map volunteers have been building since 2004. On top of that sit places users added in the app themselves, with ratings and photos. The two sources are kept apart so a mistake in one never overwrites the other. An entry reported as gone is hidden rather than deleted — so it can come back if the toilet reopens.

Common questions

How many public toilets are there in Australia?

Toiletten-Finder currently lists 1,730 toilets in Australia, across 5 cities. The number grows because users can add places themselves.

Are toilets in Australia free?

100 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 1,724 out of 1,730.

Which city in Australia has the most?

Sydney, with 647 listed toilets.

Does the app work in Australia without internet?

Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.