75 of the Funniest Australian Memes Explained

Australia is known for many things, from its beautiful beaches to its unique wildlife, but in recent years, the country has become known for its hilarious and iconic memes.

From catchy phrases to memorable images, Australian memes have captured the attention of people around the world and have become a major part of internet culture.

In this article, we will private a quick summary of 90 of the best Australian memes that have taken the internet by storm.

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“Aussies after 30°C weather”


#1 “Aussies after 30°C weather” – an image of a person literally melting in the heat.

#2 “Australian Christmas” – Santa Claus in board shorts and sunglasses.

#3 “When you’re so Australian, you break up a fight with a meat pie” – a man using a meat pie to stop a fight.

#4 “When you ask an Aussie for directions” – an image of a kangaroo pointing the way.

#5 “Australia, where everything tries to kill you” – depiction of a spider with a knife or a gun.

#6 “When you finally find a parking spot at the beach” – a person doing a happy dance.

“When you see someone wearing a Canada Goose jacket in Australia”

#7 “When you see someone wearing a Canada Goose jacket in Australia” – an image of a person sweating profusely.

#8 “Australians dealing with bushfires” – a true blue Aussie bloke grilling a sausage over a bushfire.

#9 “Australians after a big night out” – a man or woman passed out on a couch with a beer in hand

#10 “When you realise you’ve forgotten your thongs” – a person hopping barefoot across a hot pavement.

“When you’re trying to take a photo with a kangaroo”

#11 “When you’re trying to take a photo with a kangaroo” – someone being attacked by a boxing kangaroo.

#12 “When you forget to put sunscreen on” – a person with a severely sunburnt face.

#13 “When you realise you left your car window open during a dust storm” – a car filled with dust.

#14 “When you hear an Australian say ‘bloody oath'” – depiction of an owl looking surprised.

#15 “When you find out that wombats have cube-shaped poop” – a horrified-looking student holding a cube-shaped object.

“When you’re at the beach and realise you’re not a strong swimmer”

#16 “When you’re at the beach and realise you’re not a strong swimmer” – someone with limbs flailing everywhere in the water.

#17 “When you’ve had enough of the flies” – somebody wearing a fly net over their entire body.

#18 ‘When you’re trying to have a BBQ and the wind won’t stop” – a person holding onto a grill that is blowing away in the wind.

#19 “When you hear an Australian say ‘fair dinkum'” – someone nodding in agreement.

#20 “When you’re driving in the outback and see a sign that says ‘next petrol station 500km'” – the image of a person sweating nervously.

#21 “When you’re at the beach and someone says ‘put another shrimp on the barbie'” – a representation of a person cringing in embarrassment.

“When you hear an Australian say ‘she’ll be right'”

#22 “When you hear an Australian say ‘she’ll be right'” – a portrayal of a person with a relaxed expression.

#23 “When you’re trying to take a photo of the Opera House and a seagull ruins it” – an image of a person being photobombed by a seagull.

#24 “When you’re trying to get through a hot day without air conditioning” – a very sweaty person fanning themselves with a newspaper.

#25 “When you’re at a party and someone brings out the goon bag” – a smiley person holding a wine bladder with a straw in it.

#26 “Straya” – something quintessentially Australian like a kangaroo, a koala, or a can of VB beer, with the word “Straya” written above it.

#27 “When you’re trying to be healthy, but Tim Tams exist” – someone drooling over a packet of Tim Tams.

#28 “When you hear an Australian say ‘no worries'” – a person smiling and relaxed, often wearing a singlet and holding a beer.

#29 “When you realise you’ve got a huntsman spider living in your car” – the image of a person looking terrified in a car.

#30 “When you’re trying to cook a BBQ and someone offers to help” – an irate man with an apron on holding a spatula.

“When you’re trying to walk on hot sand at the beach”

#31 “When you’re trying to walk on hot sand at the beach” – a woman in a bikini hopping on one foot.

#32 “When you hear an Australian say ‘mate'” – a person with a friendly expression and the word ‘maaaaaate’ across the image.

#33 “When you’re trying to get your pet to pose for a photo, but they won’t cooperate” – a person holding an uncooperative pet.

#34 “When you see a drop bear warning sign in the bush” – a person looking scared in the bush.

#35 “When you’re trying to sleep, but the possums won’t stop making noise on your roof” – an image of a person lying in bed with a pillow over their head.

#36 “When you’re trying to get through a hot day with only a fan” – depiction of a person holding a fan and sweating profusely.

#37 “When you hear an Australian say ‘strewth'” – a foreign person looking surprised.

#38 “When you’re trying to eat Vegemite for the first time” – the image of a person making a disgusted face.

“When you’re trying to drive on a dirt road and it turns into a dust storm”

#39 “When you’re trying to drive on a dirt road and it turns into a dust storm” – a car driving against a thick dust storm.

#40 “When you hear an Australian say ‘arvo'” – a representation of a confused-looking person.

#41 “Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That” – photo of Australian politician Pauline Hanson with the same phrase.

#42 “When you’re trying to drink a cup of tea, but the flies won’t leave you alone” – a person feverishly swatting flies in all directions.

#43 “When you’re trying to go for a walk and the magpies won’t stop swooping you” – an image of a person being swooped by a magpie.

#44 “When you’re trying to enjoy your BBQ, but the smoke keeps blowing in your face” – someone holding their face away from the smoke as they eat.

#45 “When you hear an Australian say ‘chuck a sickie'” – a person looking amused.

#46 “When you’re trying to take a photo of a koala, but they won’t wake up” – someone holding a sleeping koala.

#47 “When you’re trying to take a photo of a sunset, but the mosquitos won’t leave you alone” – an image of a person swatting away mosquitos at dusk.

#48 “When you’re trying to impress an Australian” – image of a tourist holding a can of Foster’s beer.

#49 “When you see a Huntsman spider in your house” – Forest Gump running out of his house at full speed.

“When you’re at a BBQ and someone says ‘get the sauce'”

#50 “When you’re at a BBQ and someone says ‘get the sauce'” – the image of a person holding up a bottle of tomato sauce.

#51 “When you’re at the beach and someone says ‘I’ll just nip to the shops for a minute'” – someone with a pile of belongings guarding a spot on the beach.

#52 “When you’re trying to do laundry in the middle of a drought” – a depiction of a person holding up a pair of dirty socks.

#53 “When you’re trying to walk down the street during magpie season” – photo of a cricketer with pads gloves and a helmet on.

#54 “When you’re trying to cook on a hot summer day” – someone cooking on a grill with a large industrial fan blowing on them.

#55 “When you’re trying to get out of the car on a hot day” – an image of someone touching a hot seatbelt buckle.

#56 “When you’re trying to go for a walk and the flies won’t leave you alone” – representation of someone covered head to toe in flies.

#57 “When you’re trying to open a jar of vegemite” – someone making a funny face as they struggle to open a jar.

#58 “When you’re trying to explain Australian slang to a foreigner” – the image of a man with his hand on his chin and mathematical formulas around his head.

“When you’re trying to go for a swim but there are jellyfish in the water”

#59 “When you’re trying to go for a swim but there are jellyfish in the water” – a sad-looking person standing on the beach in front of a jellyfish warning sign.

#60 “When you’re trying to park at the shopping centre during the Christmas season” – a driver constantly going round in circles in a crowded car park.

#61 “When you’re trying to eat a meat pie without burning your mouth” – an image of a person blowing on a steaming hot meat pie.

#62 “When you’re trying to explain the rules of backyard cricket to a foreigner” – featuring a confused-looking person using a whiteboard to explain the rules of cricket.

#63 “When you’re trying to watch the footy but the reception is bad” – a person in the outback holding up a TV antenna.

#64 “When you’re trying to walk through your front garden at night” – a representation of a person covered in spiderwebs.

#65 “When you’re trying to explain the difference between a prawn and a shrimp” – featuring an image of John Travolta in Pulp Fiction looking confused.

#66 “When you accidentally step on a bindi” – a person hopping around in pain.

“When you’re trying to do a Tim Tam Slam for the first time”

#67 “When you’re trying to do a Tim Tam Slam for the first time” – depiction of a person losing their Tim Tam in their tea.

#68 “When you’re trying to have a conversation with an Aussie and they keep saying ‘yeah nah'” – portrayal of a person looking very confused.

#69 “When you’re trying to go for a run in the outback” – the image of a person running on a treadmill with a desert scene behind them.

#70 “When you’re trying to watch the cricket but the game goes for five days” – a person asleep in front of a TV.

#71 How Good Is Australia?” – features something Australian like a beach, kangaroo or can of beer with the phrase above it.

#72 “When you’re trying to sleep but the possums won’t stop fighting on your roof” – someone lying in bed with a thought bubble of two possums fighting with boxing gloves.

#73 “When you’re trying to explain the difference between a servo and a gas station” – featuring a photo of a person shrugging their shoulders.

“When you’re trying to enjoy a picnic but the ants won’t leave you alone”

#74 “When you’re trying to enjoy a picnic but the ants won’t leave you alone” – a person covered in ants while holding a picnic basket

#75 “When you’re trying to explain why Tim Tams are better than any other biscuit” – a person holding a pack of Tim Tams in the air like a trophy.

Spencer