Deserts
| Desert | State/territory | Area | Area rank | Proportion of AU mainland area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Victoria Desert | Western Australia, South Australia | 348,750 km2 | 134,650 sq mi | 1 | 4.5% |
| Great Sandy Desert | Western Australia | 267,250 km2 | 103,190 sq mi | 2 | 3.5% |
| Tanami Desert | Western Australia, Northern Territory | 184,500 km2 | 71,200 sq mi | 3 | 2.4% |
| Simpson Desert | Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia | 176,500 km2 | 68,100 sq mi | 4 | 2.3% |
| Gibson Desert | Western Australia | 156,000 km2 | 60,000 sq mi | 5 | 2.0% |
| Little Sandy Desert | Western Australia | 111,500 km2 | 43,100 sq mi | 6 | 1.5% |
| Strzelecki Desert | South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales | 80,250 km2 | 30,980 sq mi | 7 | 1.0% |
| Sturt Stony Desert | South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales | 29,750 km2 | 11,490 sq mi | 8 | 0.3% |
| Tirari Desert | South Australia | 15,250 km2 | 5,890 sq mi | 9 | 0.2% |
| Pedirka Desert | South Australia | 1,250 km2 | 480 sq mi | 10 | 0.016% |
Note that the Western Desert comprises the Gibson Desert, the Great Sandy and Little Sandy Deserts and lies within Western Australia and South Australia. The total area is 524,750 km2 (202,610 sq mi) and is about 7% of the total Australian landmass.
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