Australia · AUD · October 2021
Gold Price in Australia — October 2021
In October 2021, the gold price in Australia closed at approximately A$2,474 per troy ounce, equivalent to A$928 per tola or A$80 per gram. This represents a +1.07% change on the month (A$2,448 open → A$2,474 close).
Open
A$2,448
per troy ounce
Close
A$2,474
per troy ounce
High
A$2,493
per troy ounce
Low
A$2,415
per troy ounce
All unit prices at October 2021 close — Australia
| Unit | Weight | Closing AUD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | A$2,474 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | A$80 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | A$795 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | A$79,537 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | A$928 |
Karat-purity breakdown at October 2021 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KAUSTRALIA STD | A$79 | A$927 |
| 22K | A$73 | A$850 |
| 21K | A$70 | A$812 |
| 18K | A$60 | A$696 |
| 14K | A$47 | A$543 |
| 10K | A$33 | A$387 |
Daily gold price in AUD — October 2021
October 2021 gold market: Inflation worries steady gold
Range-boundInflation worries offset taper pressure.
Gold recovered toward $1,790–$1,800 in October as surging energy prices and persistent supply-chain disruptions drove inflation expectations higher, reviving some hedging demand even as the taper loomed.
What drove gold in October 2021
- surging energy prices
- rising inflation expectations
- supply-chain disruptions
- looming Fed taper
Key events in October 2021
- Oct 22Gold firms near $1,800 as inflation gauges climb
What happened next
November brought a sharp inflation-driven spike and an equally sharp reversal.
For gold buyers in Australia
October showed gold could still catch a bid on inflation fear, even with the Fed preparing to tighten.
The 2021 gold market: Consolidation below 2020 highs
Gold traded mostly sideways in 2021 between $1,680 and $1,950 as the Fed signaled coming tightening. Cryptocurrency mania peaked in November. Inflation began running above target. Year close: $1,829.
Key drivers in 2021
Crypto-boom drawing capital, Fed taper announcement, inflation rising, equity rally
2021 XAU/USD high
$1,945 (Jun)
2021 XAU/USD low
$1,676 (Mar)
Era context — The modern bull market (2019 to today)
Gold's second major bull market of the 21st century. Driven by COVID stimulus, Russia sanctions, central-bank accumulation at record levels, and the structural shift toward a multi-polar reserve system. New all-time highs reached repeatedly since 2020.
The Australia gold market
Australia retail gold prices are quoted in the local currency per gram for 24K and 22K purities, and per troy ounce for investment-grade bullion. Local rates usually sit above the international XAU/USD spot price after import duties, sales taxes, and jewellery making charges are applied. Use this archive as the international reference price; final retail rates depend on your dealer and the date's exchange rate.
Standard quote unit
gram
Common purity
24K
Currency
AUD (A$)
Daily gold price — October 2021, Australia
A$2,448
$1,776.85/oz
A$2,439
$1,770.58/oz
A$2,417
$1,754.60/oz
A$2,415
$1,753.20/oz
A$2,424
$1,759.70/oz
A$2,427
$1,762.10/oz
A$2,443
$1,773.30/oz
A$2,426
$1,761.10/oz
A$2,421
$1,757.70/oz
A$2,435
$1,767.80/oz
A$2,460
$1,785.70/oz
A$2,478
$1,798.70/oz
A$2,442
$1,772.70/oz
A$2,441
$1,772.11/oz
A$2,435
$1,767.90/oz
A$2,452
$1,779.60/oz
A$2,449
$1,778.00/oz
A$2,451
$1,779.30/oz
A$2,491
$1,808.30/oz
A$2,493
$1,810.08/oz
A$2,487
$1,805.30/oz
A$2,460
$1,785.60/oz
A$2,473
$1,795.30/oz
A$2,484
$1,803.50/oz
A$2,437
$1,769.20/oz
A$2,474
$1,795.84/oz
How Australia gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The AUD/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2021 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every AUD figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × AUD/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all October 2021 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in Australia, add the country-specific levies described in the “Australiagold market” section above.
FAQ — Australia gold price in October 2021
What was the gold price in Australia in October 2021?
In October 2021, gold in Australia opened at A$2,448/oz and closed at A$2,474/oz — a move of +1.07% on the month. Per tola: ≈A$928; per gram: ≈A$80; per 10g: ≈A$795.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Australia in October 2021?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Australia at the October 2021 close was approximately A$928, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,795.84/oz times the 2021-end AUD/USD exchange rate of 1.3776. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Australia in October 2021?
Australia's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the October 2021 close, that worked out to approximately A$79 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
AUD prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for October 2021 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2021-end AUD/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The A$ figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to AUD at the 2021-end exchange rate. Australia's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to AUD at the 2021-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in Australia before transacting.