Random Australian Phone Number Generator
Generate random Australian mobile and landline numbers. Fictional mode uses numbers the ACMA reserves for creative works, so they are safe for test data.
Numbers are generated in your browser and are never stored or sent anywhere.
How Australian phone numbers work
Australian mobile numbers have 10 digits at home and start with 04, as in 0412 345 678. From abroad, drop the 0: +61 412 345 678. Landlines use an area code: 02 for New South Wales and the ACT, 03 for Victoria and Tasmania, 07 for Queensland, and 08 for South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) publishes numbers for TV, film and other creative works. It reserves about 30 individual mobile numbers, so choose landline if you need more. The ACMA can change its list, so check its page if you need a number for a published work.
Sample fictional Australian numbers
- 0491 570 006
- 0491 570 156
- (02) 5550 0123
Fictional vs valid-format numbers
| Mode | Numbers used | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Fictional | Only ranges a regulator has reserved for film, TV and testing | Test data, mock-ups, screenshots, films and games. Not assigned to subscribers. |
| Valid format | Any number allowed by the numbering plan | Testing validation libraries such as libphonenumber. May reach real subscribers. |
Why a random number will not verify an account
Sign-up forms send a one-time code by SMS. With a random number, that code goes to whoever owns the line, or nowhere. To get past phone verification you need a number whose messages you can read:
- Free phone numbers: public inboxes for USA, UK and Canada. Anyone can see the messages, so they suit quick tests only.
- Temporary phone numbers: a private number for one code, charged only if the SMS arrives.
- Receive SMS online: rentals that keep the same number for days or weeks.
Calling another country? Look up its dialing code in the country code list.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fake Australian phone number for testing?
Use a number the ACMA reserves for creative works, such as 0491 570 006 for a mobile or (02) 5550 0123 for a landline.
Why do I get only a few fictional mobile numbers?
The ACMA reserves individual mobile numbers rather than a large block. Choose landline for a wider range, or valid format if you only need to test a number check.
Are the generated phone numbers real?
In "valid format" mode the numbers follow the real numbering rules, so some of them may be assigned to real people. Do not call or text them. In "fictional" mode you only get numbers from ranges a regulator reserves for films, TV and testing, which are not given to subscribers.
Can I use a random phone number to receive a verification code?
No. A generated number is just digits: you cannot read SMS sent to it, and a code sent there would go to whoever owns the line, or nowhere. To receive a code, use a number you can actually read, such as a free public number or a private virtual number from SMS Pin Verify.
What is a fake phone number for testing?
Developers use fictional numbers to fill forms, seed databases and test input validation without contacting anyone. Use the fictional mode of this generator for that, since those ranges are reserved and safe.
Which countries have fictional numbers?
The USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, Germany, France and Sweden have published ranges, and this tool uses them. We found no usable published range for the other countries, so they offer format-only numbers with a warning.
What format are the numbers in?
You can choose national format, such as (212) 555-0143 or 07700 900123, international E.164 format, such as +12125550143, which is what most APIs and databases expect, or plain digits.