The List — Australia’s Richest 250 revealed

The most comprehensive list of Australia’s wealthy elite is revealed for the first time.

Justin Hemmes is a billionaire for the first time thanks to the spectacular rise of his Sydney hotel and pub empire. Picture: Nic Walker

The inaugural edition of The List — Australia’s Richest 250 has been revealed today.

Led by billionaire Anthony Pratt — the richest person in Australia with a fortune of $13.14 billion — The List features 96 billionaires and 27 women, with an average wealth of $1.27 billion for the 250 people featured. Their combined wealth is almost $320bn.

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Property dominates The List, contributing 68 members including billionaires Harry Triguboff and Lang Walker. Many members of The List have also made their fortunes in industries such as transport and mining, before diversifying into residential and commercial property investments.

The List also features manufacturing billionaires, mining magnates, technology gurus and retail moguls.

The Weekend Australian today brings you a series of news stories and features on Australia’s wealthiest individuals and families, tapping into the lessons behind their business careers and identifying trends in the creation of personal wealth.

It is the most comprehensive study of the country’s wealthy elite ever undertaken in Australia, with more people featured than ever before.

To see members 11 to 250,click here.

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