How much should I spend on a wedding gift in Australia?
Short answerIf you're attending the wedding, $100–200 per couple is the Australian norm. If you're not attending, $50–100 is appropriate.
The Australian standard for a wedding gift is $100–200 per attending couple. Single guests typically give $75–150. If you're not attending, $50–100 still acknowledges the occasion without implying you should have been there.
The honest framing most guests don't talk about: the couple is paying $120–200 per head for your meal and drinks. Your gift doesn't need to match that — that's their choice — but it's the reason the per-couple range sits where it does.
Cash and bank transfers are fully normal in Australia now, particularly for weddings. A wishing well at the venue is an explicit invitation to give cash. If there's a registry, use it — couples build registries because they actually want those items.
Adjust up for closer relationships (siblings, lifelong friends often give $250–500), and down for plus-ones, distant relatives, or work colleagues you barely know.
What to avoid: anything off-registry that's bulky, breakable in transit, or stylistically specific (art, ornaments). Couples already have opinions about their home — your job isn't to add to them.