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Nothing signals “Straya” but a .com.au domain name

Australian customers value businesses that feel local and trustworthy. A .com.au domain helps establish that from the very first visit.

Recognized as Australia’s trusted commercial domain, a .com.au extension helps businesses build stronger local credibility, customer confidence, and visibility across the Australian market.

Whether you're starting a new business, growing your presence across Australia, or expanding into the local market, a .com.au domain helps your business feel more established and connected to Australian customers.

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Australia’s trusted business domain

A .com.au domain is the official country-code domain extension for commercial businesses operating in or connected to Australia. Managed by auDA, the extension is widely recognised as a trusted sign of local business presence and credibility.

Unlike broader global extensions, a .com.au domain immediately tells customers your business operates in or serves the Australian market.

Why choose a .com.au domain?

Establishes local business trust

A .com.au domain signals that your business operates in or actively serves the Australian market.

Familiar to Australian customers

Customers are more likely to trust businesses using domain extensions tied to Australia.

Works naturally for professional business branding

A .com.au domain helps your business feel more established, credible, and locally connected online.

Supports stronger local search relevance

Businesses targeting Australian customers often use .com.au domains to reinforce their local presence online.

Search available .com.au domain names and secure yours

 

Get your .com.au domain in 3 simple steps

Step 1. Search for your .com.au domain

Check availability for your preferred business or brand name.

Step 2. Confirm your eligibility

To register a .com.au domain, you’ll generally need an Australian business or local connection.

Step 3. Complete your registration

Secure your .com.au domain and start building your online presence.

Who should use a .com.au domain?

A .com.au domain works especially well for:

  • Australian businesses and startups
  • Retail and ecommerce companies
  • Professional service providers
  • Regional agencies and franchises
  • International businesses serving Australia
  • Businesses building stronger local credibility online
  • Anyone targeting Australian customers or operating within Australia

If your business serves Australian customers, a .com.au domain helps make that instantly clear online.

What makes a .com.au domain a strong choice?

A .com.au domain helps businesses build stronger customer trust, local visibility, and professional recognition online.

  • Recognised as Australia’s trusted business domain
  • Supports stronger customer confidence locally
  • Works naturally for Australian business branding
  • Helps reinforce local search relevance
  • Feels professional, credible, and established

Because customers are more likely to trust businesses that feel connected to their market.

A .com.au domain is the official country-code domain extension for commercial businesses and entities operating in or connected to Australia.

Businesses and individuals generally need an Australian presence or local connection to register a .com.au domain. Eligibility requirements are managed by auDA.

A .com.au domain helps businesses build stronger local credibility, customer trust, and visibility with Australian audiences online.

Search engines do not rank websites differently based solely on domain extensions. However, a .com.au domain can help reinforce local relevance for businesses targeting Australian customers and search traffic.

Yes. International companies with Australian operations, registrations, or local presence may be eligible to register a .com.au domain.

.com.au domains are commonly used for Australian businesses, ecommerce stores, professional services, local brands, agencies, and companies serving Australian customers.

To register a .com.au domain, search for your preferred domain name, confirm eligibility requirements, choose your registration term, and complete checkout.