100 Oldest Australian Companies

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Here are the profiles of Australia's longest-standing companies (legal entities) operating today. They consist of large local organisations as well as small-medium enterprises. They are ranked by their incorporation dates in ascending order, and many of these enterprises are over a century old.

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1. AUSTRALIAN UNITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD

Founded in 1848, AUSTRALIAN UNITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD with the business registration number: '89087648726' is currently 175 years old.


2. TARNEIT SKIES RETIREMENT VILLAGE PTY LTD

Founded in 1862, TARNEIT SKIES RETIREMENT VILLAGE PTY LTD with the business registration number: '50087648940' is currently 161 years old.


3. TASMANIAN FREEMASONS HALL COMPANY PTY LTD

Founded in 1863, TASMANIAN FREEMASONS HALL COMPANY PTY LTD with the business registration number: '86009475521' is currently 160 years old.


4. RLNM LIMITED

Founded in 1869, RLNM LIMITED with the business registration number: '72004020437' is currently 154 years old.


5. MELBOURNE TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY LIMITED

Founded in 1872, MELBOURNE TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY LIMITED with the business registration number: '74087822366' is currently 151 years old.


6. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1873, THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '12004021809' is currently 150 years old.


7. ALLGAS TOOWOOMBA PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1878, ALLGAS TOOWOOMBA PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '54009655645' is currently 145 years old.


8. ANZ WEALTH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Founded in 1878, ANZ WEALTH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD with the business registration number: '60000000779' is currently 145 years old.


9. MLC LIFETIME COMPANY LIMITED

Founded in 1878, MLC LIFETIME COMPANY LIMITED with the business registration number: '94000000420' is currently 145 years old.


10. UFS DISPENSARIES LTD

Founded in 1880, UFS DISPENSARIES LTD with the business registration number: '49087822259' is currently 143 years old.


11. I.O.O.F. FRIENDLY SOCIETY (NSW) LTD

Founded in 1880, I.O.O.F. FRIENDLY SOCIETY (NSW) LTD with the business registration number: '21087648815' is currently 143 years old.


12. LEVANDE PTY LTD

Founded in 1880, LEVANDE PTY LTD with the business registration number: '80087648691' is currently 143 years old.


13. IMB LTD

Founded in 1880, IMB LTD with the business registration number: '92087651974' is currently 143 years old.


14. THE LANSDOWNE PASTORAL COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Founded in 1881, THE LANSDOWNE PASTORAL COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED with the business registration number: '81004024533' is currently 142 years old.


15. FOREST PARK PASTORAL COMPANY PTY LTD

Founded in 1882, FOREST PARK PASTORAL COMPANY PTY LTD with the business registration number: '55004025674' is currently 141 years old.


16. AUSTRALIAN GAS NETWORKS (ALBURY) PTY LTD

Founded in 1882, AUSTRALIAN GAS NETWORKS (ALBURY) PTY LTD with the business registration number: '84000001249' is currently 141 years old.


17. STRATHFIELD RECREATION CLUB LTD

Founded in 1882, STRATHFIELD RECREATION CLUB LTD with the business registration number: '67000001178' is currently 141 years old.


18. JEMENA NSGC PTY LTD

Founded in 1882, JEMENA NSGC PTY LTD with the business registration number: '13000000957' is currently 141 years old.


19. AUSTRALIAN UNITY DISPENSARIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY PTY LTD

Founded in 1883, AUSTRALIAN UNITY DISPENSARIES FRIENDLY SOCIETY PTY LTD with the business registration number: '57087822231' is currently 140 years old.


20. BURNS, PHILP & COMPANY PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1883, BURNS, PHILP & COMPANY PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '65000000359' is currently 140 years old.


21. PERPETUAL TRUSTEES VICTORIA LIMITED

Founded in 1884, PERPETUAL TRUSTEES VICTORIA LIMITED with the business registration number: '47004027258' is currently 139 years old.


22. FRIENDLY PHARMACY (VIC) LTD.

Founded in 1884, FRIENDLY PHARMACY (VIC) LTD. with the business registration number: '57087822295' is currently 139 years old.


23. BHP GROUP LIMITED

Founded in 1885, BHP GROUP LIMITED with the business registration number: '49004028077' is currently 138 years old.


24. THE TRUST COMPANY LIMITED

Founded in 1885, THE TRUST COMPANY LIMITED with the business registration number: '59004027749' is currently 138 years old.


25. FRIENDLY CARE FRIENDLY SOCIETY LTD

Founded in 1885, FRIENDLY CARE FRIENDLY SOCIETY LTD with the business registration number: '49087649303' is currently 138 years old.


26. ALLGAS ENERGY PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1885, ALLGAS ENERGY PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '52009656446' is currently 138 years old.


27. AUB GROUP LIMITED

Founded in 1885, AUB GROUP LIMITED with the business registration number: '60000000715' is currently 138 years old.


28. NUBRIK PTY LTD

Founded in 1886, NUBRIK PTY LTD with the business registration number: '59004028559' is currently 137 years old.


29. PERPETUAL TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED

Founded in 1886, PERPETUAL TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED with the business registration number: '42000001007' is currently 137 years old.


30. QBE INSURANCE (INTERNATIONAL) PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1886, QBE INSURANCE (INTERNATIONAL) PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '11000000948' is currently 137 years old.


31. COUNTY BUILDING & INVESTMENT CO PTY LTD

Founded in 1886, COUNTY BUILDING & INVESTMENT CO PTY LTD with the business registration number: '81000000868' is currently 137 years old.


32. MLC LIMITED

Founded in 1886, MLC LIMITED with the business registration number: '90000000402' is currently 137 years old.


33. FMC TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA LIMITED

Founded in 1887, FMC TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA LIMITED with the business registration number: '21004030317' is currently 136 years old.


34. PERPETUAL TRUSTEES CONSOLIDATED LIMITED

Founded in 1887, PERPETUAL TRUSTEES CONSOLIDATED LIMITED with the business registration number: '81004029841' is currently 136 years old.


35. THE BALLARAT FINE ART PUBLIC GALLERY ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1887, THE BALLARAT FINE ART PUBLIC GALLERY ASSOCIATION with the business registration number: '97004029529' is currently 136 years old.


36. BANK OF QUEENSLAND LIMITED

Founded in 1887, BANK OF QUEENSLAND LIMITED with the business registration number: '32009656740' is currently 136 years old.


37. CSR LIMITED

Founded in 1887, CSR LIMITED with the business registration number: '90000001276' is currently 136 years old.


38. TPT WEALTH LTD

Founded in 1887, TPT WEALTH LTD with the business registration number: '97009475629' is currently 136 years old.


39. THE TRUST COMPANY (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

Founded in 1887, THE TRUST COMPANY (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED with the business registration number: '21000000993' is currently 136 years old.


40. ORIGIN (LGC) (AUST) PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1887, ORIGIN (LGC) (AUST) PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '73000000331' is currently 136 years old.


41. ROYAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Founded in 1887, ROYAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES with the business registration number: '25000000126' is currently 136 years old.


42. THE BALLAARAT MECHANICS INSTITUTE

Founded in 1888, THE BALLAARAT MECHANICS INSTITUTE with the business registration number: '53004034575' is currently 135 years old.


43. LATROBE BOND AND FREE STORES PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Founded in 1888, LATROBE BOND AND FREE STORES PROPRIETARY LIMITED with the business registration number: '16004032357' is currently 135 years old.


44. THE NEW CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA

Founded in 1888, THE NEW CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA with the business registration number: '64004031752' is currently 135 years old.


45. EQUITY TRUSTEES LIMITED

Founded in 1888, EQUITY TRUSTEES LIMITED with the business registration number: '46004031298' is currently 135 years old.


46. SANDHURST TRUSTEES LIMITED

Founded in 1888, SANDHURST TRUSTEES LIMITED with the business registration number: '16004030737' is currently 135 years old.


47. THE TOWNSVILLE ASSOCIATED FRIENDLY SOCIETY PHARMACY LTD

Founded in 1888, THE TOWNSVILLE ASSOCIATED FRIENDLY SOCIETY PHARMACY LTD with the business registration number: '64087649429' is currently 135 years old.


48. LONGEVITY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD

Founded in 1888, LONGEVITY GROUP AUSTRALIA LTD with the business registration number: '75052046625' is currently 135 years old.


49. BENDIGO UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES PHARMACIES LTD

Founded in 1888, BENDIGO UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES PHARMACIES LTD with the business registration number: '51087822268' is currently 135 years old.


50. MAITLAND MUTUAL LIMITED

Founded in 1888, MAITLAND MUTUAL LIMITED with the business registration number: '94087651983' is currently 135 years old.


51. PERPETUAL TRUSTEES QUEENSLAND LIMITED

Founded in 1888, PERPETUAL TRUSTEES QUEENSLAND LIMITED with the business registration number: '49009656811' is currently 135 years old.


52. ROBERTS LIMITED

Founded in 1888, ROBERTS LIMITED with the business registration number: '12009475647' is currently 135 years old.


53. HOME TIMBER & HARDWARE GROUP PTY LTD

Founded in 1889, HOME TIMBER & HARDWARE GROUP PTY LTD with the business registration number: '64004037049' is currently 134 years old.


54. LENDLEASE CAPITAL SERVICES PTY LTD

Founded in 1889, LENDLEASE CAPITAL SERVICES PTY LTD with the business registration number: '67000001114' is currently 134 years old.


55. RICHARDSON & WRENCH PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1889, RICHARDSON & WRENCH PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '52000001052' is currently 134 years old.


56. THE MUDGEE TRADING COMPANY PTY LTD

Founded in 1889, THE MUDGEE TRADING COMPANY PTY LTD with the business registration number: '64000000797' is currently 134 years old.


57. THE WESTRALIAN HOTELS PTY LTD

Founded in 1890, THE WESTRALIAN HOTELS PTY LTD with the business registration number: '39008665763' is currently 133 years old.


58. TELEGRAPH INVESTMENT CO. PTY. LTD.

Founded in 1890, TELEGRAPH INVESTMENT CO. PTY. LTD. with the business registration number: '60009656919' is currently 133 years old.


59. AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PTY. LIMITED.

Founded in 1891, AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PTY. LIMITED. with the business registration number: '24000001374' is currently 132 years old.


60. LUDOWICI PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1891, LUDOWICI PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '22000001365' is currently 132 years old.


61. INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS NSW LTD

Founded in 1891, INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS NSW LTD with the business registration number: '14000001329' is currently 132 years old.


62. TERRACE PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

Founded in 1892, TERRACE PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS PTY LTD with the business registration number: '43008665781' is currently 131 years old.


63. JOHNS AND WAYGOOD PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1893, JOHNS AND WAYGOOD PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '68004045167' is currently 130 years old.


64. ELDERS RURAL SERVICES AUSTRALIA LIMITED

Founded in 1893, ELDERS RURAL SERVICES AUSTRALIA LIMITED with the business registration number: '72004045121' is currently 130 years old.


65. NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED

Founded in 1893, NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED with the business registration number: '12004044937' is currently 130 years old.


66. CBA PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1893, CBA PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '88004044820' is currently 130 years old.


67. WILMAR SUGAR PLANE CREEK PTY LTD

Founded in 1893, WILMAR SUGAR PLANE CREEK PTY LTD with the business registration number: '16009657041' is currently 130 years old.


68. THE MULGRAVE CENTRAL MILL COMPANY PTY LTD

Founded in 1893, THE MULGRAVE CENTRAL MILL COMPANY PTY LTD with the business registration number: '14009657032' is currently 130 years old.


69. CQ FRIENDLY SOCIETY LTD

Founded in 1894, CQ FRIENDLY SOCIETY LTD with the business registration number: '32087649232' is currently 129 years old.


70. NORTHERN LAND HOLDINGS LTD

Founded in 1894, NORTHERN LAND HOLDINGS LTD with the business registration number: '33009657112' is currently 129 years old.


71. MOSSMAN SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED

Founded in 1894, MOSSMAN SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED with the business registration number: '31009657103' is currently 129 years old.


72. ISIS CENTRAL SUGAR MILL COMPANY LIMITED

Founded in 1894, ISIS CENTRAL SUGAR MILL COMPANY LIMITED with the business registration number: '99009657078' is currently 129 years old.


73. BUNDABERG DISTILLING COMPANY PTY. LIMITED

Founded in 1894, BUNDABERG DISTILLING COMPANY PTY. LIMITED with the business registration number: '97009657069' is currently 129 years old.


74. AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NSW) LIMITED

Founded in 1894, AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NSW) LIMITED with the business registration number: '81000001614' is currently 129 years old.


75. THE INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS, VICTORIA

Founded in 1895, THE INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS, VICTORIA with the business registration number: '83004046860' is currently 128 years old.


76. THE VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY

Founded in 1895, THE VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY with the business registration number: '75004046824' is currently 128 years old.


77. THE MEDICAL DEFENCE ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA LIMITED

Founded in 1895, THE MEDICAL DEFENCE ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA LIMITED with the business registration number: '59004046379' is currently 128 years old.


78. A.C.N. 009 657 176 PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1895, A.C.N. 009 657 176 PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '33009657176' is currently 128 years old.


79. THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, NEW SOUTH WALES

Founded in 1895, THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, NEW SOUTH WALES with the business registration number: '87000001641' is currently 128 years old.


80. DAVIES BROTHERS PTY LIMITED

Founded in 1895, DAVIES BROTHERS PTY LIMITED with the business registration number: '37009475754' is currently 128 years old.


81. HOCKING & CO. PTY LTD

Founded in 1896, HOCKING & CO. PTY LTD with the business registration number: '87009426984' is currently 127 years old.


82. HANNANS CLUB

Founded in 1896, HANNANS CLUB with the business registration number: '85009426975' is currently 127 years old.


83. THE BROKEN HILL FREEMASONS CO PTY LTD

Founded in 1896, THE BROKEN HILL FREEMASONS CO PTY LTD with the business registration number: '19000001794' is currently 127 years old.


84. THE ROYAL FINANCE COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Founded in 1897, THE ROYAL FINANCE COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED with the business registration number: '98004048542' is currently 126 years old.


85. CUMING SMITH AND COMPANY LIMITED

Founded in 1897, CUMING SMITH AND COMPANY LIMITED with the business registration number: '46004048319' is currently 126 years old.


86. SWEDENBORG COMMUNITY VICTORIA

Founded in 1897, SWEDENBORG COMMUNITY VICTORIA with the business registration number: '16004048195' is currently 126 years old.


87. THE COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Founded in 1897, THE COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES with the business registration number: '30000001838' is currently 126 years old.


88. THE MUTOOROO PASTORAL COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Founded in 1898, THE MUTOOROO PASTORAL COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED with the business registration number: '11007869418' is currently 125 years old.


89. THE BELTANA PASTORAL CO. PTY. LIMITED

Founded in 1898, THE BELTANA PASTORAL CO. PTY. LIMITED with the business registration number: '98007869409' is currently 125 years old.


90. THE TOOWOOMBA FRIENDLY SOCIETY DISPENSARY LTD

Founded in 1898, THE TOOWOOMBA FRIENDLY SOCIETY DISPENSARY LTD with the business registration number: '74087649410' is currently 125 years old.


91. COMMUNITY CARE CHEMIST FRIENDLY SOCIETY LTD

Founded in 1898, COMMUNITY CARE CHEMIST FRIENDLY SOCIETY LTD with the business registration number: '68087822339' is currently 125 years old.


92. DOWNER EDI RAIL PTY LTD

Founded in 1898, DOWNER EDI RAIL PTY LTD with the business registration number: '92000002031' is currently 125 years old.


93. RURAL PUBLISHERS PTY. LIMITED

Founded in 1898, RURAL PUBLISHERS PTY. LIMITED with the business registration number: '86000002004' is currently 125 years old.


94. THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIMITED

Founded in 1898, THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIMITED with the business registration number: '53000001936' is currently 125 years old.


95. T.G. JEFFREY & CO. PTY. LIMITED

Founded in 1899, T.G. JEFFREY & CO. PTY. LIMITED with the business registration number: '47004049512' is currently 124 years old.


96. TRICARE LTD

Founded in 1899, TRICARE LTD with the business registration number: '73009657345' is currently 124 years old.


97. F.S. FALKINER & SONS PTY LTD

Founded in 1899, F.S. FALKINER & SONS PTY LTD with the business registration number: '14000002139' is currently 124 years old.


98. GREAT NORTHERN MINERALS LIMITED

Founded in 1899, GREAT NORTHERN MINERALS LIMITED with the business registration number: '22000002111' is currently 124 years old.


99. A. BENJAMIN AND SONS PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Founded in 1900, A. BENJAMIN AND SONS PROPRIETARY LIMITED with the business registration number: '16004050113' is currently 123 years old.


100. ISAQ LTD

Founded in 1900, ISAQ LTD with the business registration number: '28009657532' is currently 123 years old.

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By Jerry C
Published on 01 September 2023