List of longest-serving soap opera actors Australia Australia

| Actor | Character_ | Soap_Opera | Years | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Meagher | Alf Stewart | Home and Away | 1988— | 26 years |
| Tom Oliver | Lou Carpenter | Neighbours | 1988, 1992— | 22 years |
| Lynne McGranger | Irene Roberts | Home and Away | 1993— | 21 years |
| Kate Ritchie | Sally Fletcher | Home and Away | 1988–2008, 2013 | 20 years |
| Alan Fletcher | Karl Kennedy | Neighbours | 1994— | 20 years |
| Jackie Woodburne | Susan Kennedy | Neighbours | 1994— | 20 years |
| Ryan Moloney | Toadfish Rebecchi | Neighbours | 1995, 1996— | 18 years |
| Ian Smith | Harold Bishop | Neighbours | 1987–1991, 1996–2009, 2011 | 17 years |
| Stefan Dennis | Paul Robinson | Neighbours | 1985–1992, 1993, 2004— | 17 years |
| Norman Coburn | Donald Fisher | Home and Away | 1988–2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 | 15 years |