This article displays the qualifying draw for the women's singles event at the 2012 Australian Open.
This was the first edition of the tournament.
Mona Barthel was the defending champion, but chose not to participate.
Sofia Arvidsson and Jill Craybas were the defending champions, but both players chose not to participate.
This was a new event on the ITF Women's Circuit. Kurumi Nara won the tournament, defeating Alison Riske in the final, 3–6, 6–3, 6–3.
Maria João Koehler failed to defend her title from 2012, losing to Ukrainian Nadiya Kichenok in the final, 6–4, 7–5.
Sara Errani was the defending champion, but lost in the final to Roberta Vinci, 3–6, 6–3, 3–6.
Victoria Azarenka was the defending champion, but chose not to participate.
Angelique Kerber won the title, defeating Ana Ivanovic in the final, 6–4, 7–6(8–6).
Venus Williams was the defending champion, but decided not to participate.
Caroline Wozniacki won the title, defeating Annika Beck in the final, 6–2, 6–2.
Alison Riske won the first edition of the tournament, defeating Belinda Bencic in the final, 6–3, 6–4.
Garbiñe Muguruza was the defending champion, but chose to compete in Sydney instead.
Heather Watson won the title, defeating Madison Brengle in the final, 6–3, 6–4.
Ana Ivanovic was the defending champion, but lost to Caroline Garcia in the semifinals.
María Teresa Torró Flor was the defending champion, but withdrew before the tournament began.
Elina Svitolina won the title, defeating Tímea Babos in the final, 7–5, 7–6(7–3).
Samantha Stosur was the defending champion, but chose not to participate.
Alison Riske was the defending champion, but lost in the second round to Tímea Babos.
Garbiñe Muguruza was the defending champion, but lost in the third round to Petra Kvitová.
Agnieszka Radwańska was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Alison Riske.
Peng Shuai was the defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Maria Sharapova.
Francesca Schiavone was the defending champion, but withdrew before the tournament began.
Petra Kvitová was the defending champion, but chose not to participate.
