Australian States & Capital Cities Worksheet — Social Studies for 12-Year-Olds (Year 7)

Instructions

Welcome, geographer! Your mission is to explore the states, territories, and capital cities of Australia. Read each section carefully and use your knowledge to complete the activities. Good luck!

Part 1: Capital Connections

Draw a line to match each Australian state or territory in Column A with its correct capital city in Column B.

Part 2: Where in Australia?

Use the clues below to identify the capital city being described. Write the name of the city and its state or territory on the line provided.

1. I am the capital city located furthest west, facing the Indian Ocean.
   City: ____________________ State/Territory: ____________________


2. I am the nation's capital, but I am not on the coast. I am located between Sydney and Melbourne.
   City: ____________________ State/Territory: ____________________


3. I am the capital of the "Sunshine State" and located in the southeast corner of Queensland.
   City: ____________________ State/Territory: ____________________


4. I am the capital of Australia's island state.
   City: ____________________ State/Territory: ____________________


5. I am Australia's northernmost capital city, located in the tropical "Top End".
   City: ____________________ State/Territory: ____________________

Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences below using the words from the word bank. Each word is only used once.

1. Although it is Australia's largest city, ____________________ is the capital of New South Wales, not the whole country.


2. Tasmania is the only Australian state that is a complete ____________________.


3. Melbourne is the capital city of the state of ____________________.


4. The city of Adelaide is the capital of ____________________, known for its wine regions.


5. All states and territories are part of the Australian ____________________ except for Tasmania.

Answer Key

Part 1: Capital Connections

1. New South Wales → E. Sydney
2. Victoria → G. Melbourne
3. Queensland → H. Brisbane
4. Western Australia → C. Perth
5. South Australia → F. Adelaide
6. Tasmania → B. Hobart
7. Northern Territory → A. Darwin
8. Australian Capital Territory → D. Canberra

Part 2: Where in Australia?

1. City: Perth   State/Territory: Western Australia
2. City: Canberra   State/Territory: Australian Capital Territory
3. City: Brisbane   State/Territory: Queensland
4. City: Hobart   State/Territory: Tasmania
5. City: Darwin   State/Territory: Northern Territory

Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

1. Although it is Australia's largest city, Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, not the whole country.
2. Tasmania is the only Australian state that is a complete island.
3. Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria.
4. The city of Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, known for its wine regions.
5. All states and territories are part of the Australian mainland except for Tasmania.