Free Australian Citizenship Test Practice
Practise for the Australian citizenship test with 14 structured tests covering every question in the 280-question bank. Each test mirrors the real exam's category mix, marks your answers instantly, and explains every correct answer so the facts actually stick.
Key facts about the real test
The Australian citizenship test has 20 multiple-choice questions. You need 75% (at least 15 of 20) and all 5 Australian values questions correct to pass. You have 45 minutes.
All 14 Citizenship Practice Tests
Every question in the bank appears in exactly one test, so there are no repeats. Work through the tests in order and you will have practised all 280 questions. Each test keeps a category balance close to the real exam: roughly 4 questions on Australia and its people, 4 on democratic beliefs, 9 on government and the law, and 3 on Australian values.
20 questions
5 People · 5 Beliefs · 5 Government · 5 Values
20 questions
5 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 2 Values
20 questions
5 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 2 Values
20 questions
5 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 2 Values
20 questions
4 People · 5 Beliefs · 9 Government · 2 Values
20 questions
4 People · 5 Beliefs · 8 Government · 3 Values
20 questions
4 People · 5 Beliefs · 8 Government · 3 Values
20 questions
4 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 3 Values
20 questions
4 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 3 Values
20 questions
4 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 3 Values
20 questions
4 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 3 Values
20 questions
4 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 3 Values
20 questions
4 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 3 Values
20 questions
4 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 3 Values
Tests 1–8 show every answer and explanation free. Tests 9–14 are free previews. Try the first 5 questions of each, then unlock the rest in the app.
Practise by Test Category
Every real test question comes from one of the four sections of the official booklet, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. If a full practice test shows you a weak area, drill that one category until it holds. Most people find government and the law the hardest. It has the most questions in the bank by far.
Geography, the states and territories, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, European settlement, the flags, national symbols and important national days.
60 of 280 questions in the bank · Sample questions with answers →
Parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, freedom of speech and association, freedom of religion, equality before the law and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.
60 of 280 questions in the bank · Sample questions with answers →
How Australia is governed: the Constitution, federal, state and local government, the Senate and House of Representatives, voting, elections, courts and how laws are made.
120 of 280 questions in the bank · Sample questions with answers →
Mutual respect, freedom and dignity of the individual, freedom of religion, equality of opportunity, a fair go, mateship and contributing to the community.
40 of 280 questions in the bank · Sample questions with answers →
How Scoring Works on the Citizenship Test
Every practice test here uses the same two pass rules as the real test, and the second one is what catches people out:
Rule 1: Score at least 75% overall
That means 15 or more of the 20 questions correct. With 45 minutes on the clock, time is rarely the problem. Most people finish in under 20 minutes.
Rule 2: Answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly
Five of the 20 questions test Australian values: mateship, a fair go, freedom of religion, equality. Miss even one and you fail, regardless of your overall score. A 19/20 with one wrong values answer is a fail; a 15/20 with all values correct is a pass. This is the most common reason people fail, so treat values questions as non-negotiable in your practice.
If you do fail, it is not the end of the road. You can rebook and sit the test again. But with the pass rate above 90% for people who prepare properly, a few weeks of structured practice is usually all it takes to pass first go.
How to Use These Practice Tests
Racing through tests and glancing at your score will not make the material stick. This sequence works better:
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Take Test 1 before any study. Your first score is a diagnostic, not a judgement. A 10 out of 20 on a cold attempt is completely normal. It shows you which of the four categories need the most work.
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Read every explanation, even when you are right. Guessing correctly teaches you nothing. The explanation under each answer fills in the understanding the real test assumes, and it is the single most skipped step in test prep.
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Practise weak categories between tests. Keep missing questions about Parliament or the three levels of government? Spend a session on the government category before moving to the next numbered test.
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Work through the tests in order, spread over 2–4 weeks. Because no question repeats across the 14 tests, finishing the set means you have seen the entire bank. Short, regular sessions beat one cramming marathon every time.
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Finish with timed mock exams. Once you are scoring above 80% consistently, switch to timed mocks that enforce the real pass rules, including the all-values requirement. Pass three in a row and you are ready to book.
Want the background reading first? Our free study guide covers all four sections of Our Common Bond before you start testing yourself.
Citizenship Practice Test FAQ
How many questions are in the Australian citizenship test?
The real test has 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official resource Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. Our practice library covers all four sections across 14 tests of 20 questions each, 280 questions in total.
What score do I need to pass the citizenship test?
You need 75% overall (at least 15 of 20 questions correct) and you must answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly. Missing a single values question means failing, even if you score 19 out of 20 overall.
Are these citizenship practice tests free?
Yes. Tests 1 to 8 are completely free with every answer and explanation shown on the page. Tests 9 to 14 are free to preview (you can try the first 5 questions of each), and the full versions are in our free app.
Are these the actual questions from the real test?
The Department of Home Affairs does not publish its official question bank. Our 280 questions are written from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official resource every real test question is based on, and follow the same format, topics and difficulty.
How many practice tests should I take before the real test?
Most people are ready after 10 to 15 practice sessions spread over two to three weeks. A good benchmark: pass three practice tests in a row with at least 80%, getting every values question correct, before you book the real test.
Take Your Practice Further
All 16 mock exams, every question in 13 languages, and weak-spot tracking, all in the app. Free to download on iOS and Android.