Australia is a mature e-commerce market with high disposable income and strong cross-border shopping activity. Success requires understanding Australian humor, direct communication style, and geographic isolation.
Bevölkerung
26 Million
BIP
$1.6 Trillion
Internetdurchdringung
90%
E-Commerce-Wachstum
+14% YoY
Australian consumers value authenticity, humor, and no-nonsense approach. Price-conscious due to geographic isolation and import costs. High cross-border shopping. Strong preference for local brands when available.
.com.au
Kosten: $15-25/year
Requires Australian Business Number (ABN) or local business registration
English
Business-Kultur: Informal but professional. Values directness and egalitarianism. "Tall poppy syndrome" - dislike of excessive self-promotion. Relationships develop through business activities.
.com.au
Requires Australian Business Number (ABN) or local business registration
Kosten: $15-25/year
Yes. Australians are more price-sensitive due to import costs, value authenticity over hype, and prefer direct communication. They also have higher tolerance for risk-taking in marketing.
Amazon Australia is growing but less dominant than US. eBay, Kogan, and Catch are popular. Many Australians shop directly from international sites.
Be transparent about long shipping times and costs. Consider using Australian fulfillment centers. Free shipping is a major differentiator due to high international shipping costs.
Brand Identity passend für den Australia Markt