Australia has a growing Muslim population of over 800,000, concentrated mainly in Sydney and Melbourne. The country has a well-established halal food industry, partly driven by Australia being one of the world's largest exporters of halal meat. Sydney's suburbs of Lakemba, Auburn, and Bankstown are renowned for their halal food scenes, while Melbourne's northern and western suburbs offer extensive halal dining. Australian halal certification bodies like AFIC and ICCV are recognised internationally.
We cover halal restaurants and food options in 5 major Australian cities. Click a city to explore its halal dining scene.
Halal availability at major restaurant chains in Australia.
| Chain | Halal Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | Partial | Some stores in areas with large Muslim populations serve halal meat. |
| Nando's | Partial | Some Australian locations serve halal chicken. Check individual stores. |
| KFC | Not Halal | No halal-certified KFC locations in Australia. |
| McDonald's | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. Filet-O-Fish available. |
| Hungry Jack's | Not Halal | Burger King operates as Hungry Jack's in Australia. Not halal certified. |
| Domino's | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Australia. |
| Pizza Hut | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Australia. |
| Oporto | Not Halal | Not halal certified, though chicken is from Australian suppliers. |
These are the major halal certification organisations operating in Australia.
The peak Muslim body in Australia and one of the country's oldest halal certifiers, founded 1964. Provides certification for Australian meat exports and domestic food products. Recognised by JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, Saudi SFDA, and GCC countries.
afic.com.auVictoria-based certification body for food manufacturers, exporters, and food service providers. Recognised by JAKIM Malaysia, MUI Indonesia, and various international bodies.
iccv.com.auSpecialises in meat and poultry certification for domestic and export markets. Recognised by JAKIM Malaysia and various importing countries.
sichma.com.auWestern Australia-based halal certification body serving local manufacturers and exporters in the WA region.
Provides halal certification services and works to develop halal standards in the Australian market.
Australian-based organisation facilitating halal trade and certification for export-oriented businesses.