Australia’s Powerball draw for Thursday, 22 January 2026 has been completed, with thousands of players across the country checking their tickets after the evening draw. Powerball remains one of Australia’s most popular lottery games, known for its large jackpots and distinctive Powerball number.
Below are the official winning numbers from the latest draw, followed by a clear guide explaining how Powerball works and what players need to know about the rules.
Australia Powerball winning numbers – Draw 1549:
6, 9, 20, 21, 22, 30, 34
Powerball number: 5
Powerball prize breakdown for Draw 1549
The Thursday 22 January 2026 Powerball draw delivered more than $20.3 million in prizes nationwide, with over 820,000 winning entries recorded across all divisions.
Division 1 (7 numbers + Powerball) offered a $20 million jackpot, however no winning tickets were recorded in this top prize category. As a result, the jackpot was not claimed and rolled over to the next draw.
Division 2 (7 numbers) produced two winning tickets, each receiving $282,185.15, taking the total Division 2 prize pool to $564,370.30.
Division 3 (6 numbers + Powerball) saw 40 winners, with each ticket collecting $17,450.90. The total prize pool for this division reached $698,036.
Division 4 (6 numbers) delivered prizes of $791.85 to 769 winners, distributing $608,932.65 in total.
Division 5 (5 numbers + Powerball) recorded 2,058 winning tickets, each paying $223.70, for a combined payout of $460,374.60.
Division 6 (4 numbers + Powerball) produced 29,561 winners, with individual prizes of $96.95 and a total division pool of $2,865,938.95.
Division 7 (5 numbers) returned $57.90 per ticket to 38,483 winners, sharing a prize pool of $2,228,165.70.
Division 8 (3 numbers + Powerball) awarded $24.95 to 190,391 winners, with total payouts reaching $4,750,255.45.
Division 9 (2 numbers + Powerball) proved the most widely won prize tier, with 559,646 winning entries each receiving $14.60, resulting in a combined payout of $8,170,831.60.
Across all divisions, a total of 820,950 winning tickets were recorded, with $20,346,905.25 paid out to players nationally.
State and territory breakdown of winning tickets
New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory recorded the highest number of winning entries with 261,978 tickets. Victoria and Tasmania followed closely behind with a combined 223,793 winners.
Queensland accounted for 169,247 winning entries, while South Australia recorded 49,613 winners. The Northern Territory registered 8,280 winning tickets. No winning entries were recorded from Western Australia in this draw.
Lottery officials confirmed that while the jackpot went unclaimed, strong participation across the lower divisions ensured hundreds of thousands of Australians still took home prizes from the Thursday night draw.
Players are reminded that prizes are paid according to divisions, depending on how many main numbers and whether the Powerball number are matched.
Powerball draws take place every Thursday evening, with results typically published shortly after the draw is completed. Prize details, including the number of winners in each division, are confirmed once all entries have been processed.
How Australia Powerball works
To play Powerball, players select seven main numbers from a pool of 1 to 35, along with one Powerball number from a separate pool of 1 to 20. A standard entry costs $1.20 per game, with optional add-on features available depending on the retailer.
Powerball prize divisions and odds
Australia Powerball offers nine prize divisions. While Division 1 requires matching all numbers, lower divisions reward combinations such as six main numbers plus the Powerball, or five main numbers without the Powerball.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 134,490,400. Despite the long odds, Powerball’s appeal lies in its large jackpots, which often climb into the tens or hundreds of millions when not won.
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Key rules players should know
Players must be 18 years or older to purchase a ticket. Tickets must be bought before the official draw close time on Thursday evenings. Entries can be purchased through authorised lottery retailers or official online platforms.
Winning tickets should be signed on the back and claimed through approved lottery channels. Smaller prizes can often be claimed at retail outlets, while major prizes require verification through lottery officials.
For official draw information, prize breakdowns and claiming instructions, players should always refer to the Australian Powerball rules and results page.
As always, players are encouraged to play responsibly and treat lottery games as entertainment rather than a guaranteed source of income.
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