Home and Away is an Australian television soap opera that has been broadcast on Channel Seven since 1988. This list documents the current cast of actors and characters, both regular and recurring, as well as debuting, returning and departing cast members. It is organised in order of the character's first on-screen appearance. If a character has been portrayed by different actors, the most recent portrayer is listed first. It is followed by an alphabetical list of all former characters that have been credited as regulars, with the actors who played them. The durations indicate that the character made at least one appearance in every year in that period, not necessarily that they were a main character throughout.
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Alf Stewart | Ray Meagher | 1988– | [1] |
Roo Stewart | Georgie Parker | 1988–1989, 2010– | [1] |
Justine Clarke | |||
Marilyn Chambers | Emily Symons | 1989–1992, 1995–1999, 2001, 2010– | [1] |
Irene Roberts | Lynne McGranger | 1991– | [1] |
Jacqy Phillips | |||
Leah Patterson | Ada Nicodemou | 2000– | [1] |
John Palmer | Shane Withington | 2009– | [1] |
Justin Morgan | James Stewart | 2016– | [1] |
Mackenzie Booth | Emily Weir | 2019– | [1] |
Tane Parata | Ethan Browne | 2020– | [1] |
Cash Newman | Nicholas Cartwright | 2021– | [2] |
Theo Poulos | Matt Evans | 2021– | [3] |
Xander Delaney | Luke Van Os | 2022– | [4] |
Rose Delaney | Kirsty Marillier | 2022– | [4] |
Kirby Aramoana | Angelina Thomson | 2022– | [5] |
Remi Carter | Adam Rowland | 2022– | [5] |
Eden Fowler | Stephanie Panozzo | 2022– | [5] |
Bree Cameron | Juliet Godwin | 2022– | [6] |
Mali Hudson | Kyle Shilling | 2023– | [7] |
Harper Matheson | Jessica Redmayne | 2023– | [8] |
Dana Matheson | Ally Harris | 2023– | [8] |
Levi Fowler | Tristan Gorey | 2023– | [9] |
Abigail Fowler | Hailey Pinto | 2024– | [10] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Gary Morrow | Peter Phelps | 2022– | [11] |
Elandra Hudson | Rarriwuy Hick | 2023– | [12] |
Perri Hayes | Cantona Stewart | 2024– | [13] |
Tim Russell | George Pullar | 2024– | [14] |
Character | Actor | Debut/return date | Ref(s) |
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Ziggy Astoni | Sophie Dillman | 2025 | [15] |
Dean Thompson | Patrick O'Connor | 2025 | [15] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Judith Ackroyd | Anna Hruby | 1999–2000 | [16] |
Charlotte Adams | Stephanie Chaves-Jacobsen | 2001–2002 | [17] |
Chloe Anderson | Sam Barrett | 2021–2022 | [18] |
Mia Anderson | Anna Samson | 2021–2022 | [19] |
Tasha Andrews | Isabel Lucas | 2003–2006 | [20] |
Brad Armstrong | Chris Sadrinna | 2006–2007 | [21] |
Rachel Armstrong | Amy Mathews | 2006–2010 | [22] |
Billie Ashford | Tessa de Josselin | 2015–2017 | [23] |
Martin Ashford | George Mason | 2014–2018 | [24] |
Ben Astoni | Rohan Nichol | 2017–2020 | [25] |
Coco Astoni | Anna Cocquerel | 2017–2019 | [26] [27] |
Maggie Astoni | Kestie Morassi | 2017–2020 | [25] |
Ziggy Astoni | Sophie Dillman | 2017–2023 | [28] |
Gina Austin | Sonia Todd | 2009–2013 | [29] |
Hugo Austin | Bernard Curry | 2009–2010 | [30] |
Xavier Austin | David Jones-Roberts | 2008–2013 | [31] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Dan Baker | Tim Campbell | 2004–2007 | [32] |
Peter Baker | Nicholas Bishop | 2004–2007 | [33] |
Andy Barrett | Tai Hara | 2013–2016 | [34] |
Josh Barrett | Jackson Gallagher | 2013–2016 | [35] |
Morag Bellingham | Cornelia Frances | 1988–1989, 1993, 2001–2009, 2011–2013, 2016–2017 | [36] [37] |
Alex Bennett | Nick Freedman | 1995–1996 | [38] |
Logan Bennett | Harley Bonner | 2021–2022 | [39] |
Sasha Bezmel | Demi Harman | 2011–2015 | [40] |
Donna Bishop | Nicola Quilter | 1994–1995 | [41] |
Shauna Bradley | Kylie Watson | 1999–2002 | [42] |
Casey Braxton | Lincoln Younes | 2011–2014 | [43] |
Darryl Braxton | Stephen Peacocke | 2011–2016 | [44] |
Heath Braxton | Dan Ewing | 2011–2014, 2016–2017, 2021 | [45] [46] |
Kyle Braxton | Nic Westaway | 2012–2016 | [47] |
Tiegan Brook | Sally Marrett | 1997–1999 | [48] |
Charlie Buckton | Esther Anderson | 2008–2013 | [49] |
Ruby Buckton | Rebecca Breeds | 2008–2012 | [50] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Adam Cameron | Mat Stevenson | 1989–1994, 1999 | [51] |
Annie Campbell | Charlotte Best | 2007–2010 | [52] |
Geoff Campbell | Lincoln Lewis | 2007–2010 | [53] |
Kat Chapman | Pia Miller | 2015–2018 | [54] |
Nate Cooper | Kyle Pryor | 2013–2017 | [55] |
Miles Copeland | Josh Quong Tart | 2007–2011 | [56] |
Lucinda Croft | Dee Smart | 1991–1992 | [57] |
Luke Cunningham | John Adam | 1993–1994 | [58] |
Drew Curtis | Bobby Morley | 2006–2008 | [59] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Ric Dalby | Mark Furze | 2004–2008 | [60] |
Lynn Davenport | Helena Bozich | 1988 | [61] |
Natalie Davison | Catherine Mack | 2012–2013 | [62] |
Blake Dean | Les Hill | 1990–1993, 2002–2003, 2005 | [58] [63] |
Karen Dean | Belinda Jarrett | 1990–1991, 1993 | [64] |
Jasmine Delaney | Sam Frost | 2017–2022 | [65] |
Martin Dibble | Craig Thompson | 1988–1990, 2000, 2002 | [66] [67] |
Edward Dunglass | Stephen James King | 1999–2000 | [68] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Jai Fernandez | Jordan Rodrigues | 2008–2009 | [69] |
Donald Fisher | Norman Coburn | 1988–2005, 2007 | [70] |
Simon Fitzgerald | Richard Norton | 1991–1992 | [71] |
Sally Fletcher | Kate Ritchie | 1988–2008, 2013 | [72] |
Tom Fletcher | Roger Oakley | 1988–1990, 2008 | [73] |
Nicole Franklin | Tessa James | 2008–2011 | [74] |
James Fraser | Sam Meikle | 1997 | [75] |
Michael Piccirilli | 1998–2000, 2005 | [76] | |
Lachlan Fraser | Richard Grieve | 1997–1998 | [30] |
Olivia Fraser Richards | Various actors | 1998–1999 | [77] |
Ivy Latimer | 2005 | [78] | |
Raechelle Banno | 2015–2018 | [79] | |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Christian Green | Ditch Davey | 2020–2021 | [80] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Brodie Hanson | Susie Rugg | 2000–2002, 2004 | [81] [82] |
Chris Harrington | Johnny Ruffo | 2013–2016 | [83] |
Spencer Harrington | Andrew Morley | 2013–2015 | [30] |
Roman Harris | Conrad Coleby | 2007–2009 | [84] |
Willow Harris | Sarah Roberts | 2017–2021 | [85] |
Jack Holden | Paul O’Brien | 2005–2009 | [86] |
Lucas Holden | Rhys Wakefield | 2005–2008 | [87] |
Tony Holden | Jon Sivewright | 2005–2010 | [22] |
Beth Hunter | Clarissa House | 2003–2007 | [88] |
Henry Hunter | Tobi Atkins | 2004–2005 | [89] |
Kit Hunter | Amy Mizzi | 2003–2007 | [90] |
Matilda Hunter | Indiana Evans | 2004–2008 | [91] |
Robbie Hunter | Jason Smith | 2003–2006 | [92] |
Scott Hunter | Kip Gamblin | 2003–2005 | [30] |
Barry Hyde | Ivar Kants | 2004–2006 | [93] |
Kim Hyde | Chris Hemsworth | 2004–2007 | [94] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Emma Jackson | Dannii Minogue | 1989–1990 | [95] |
Ryder Jackson | Lukas Radovich | 2017–2022 | [96] |
Peta Janossi | Aleetza Wood | 1999–2000 | [97] |
Aden Jefferies | Todd Lasance | 2005, 2007–2010 | [98] |
Elijah Johnson | Jay Laga'aia | 2010–2012 | [99] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Hunter King | Scott Lee | 2015–2018 | [100] |
Tamara Kingsley | Kelly Paterniti | 2012–2014 | [101] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Jude Lawson | Ben Steel | 2000–2002 | [102] |
Noah Lawson | Beau Brady | 2000–2004 | [103] |
Ben Lucini | Julian McMahon | 1990–1991 | [58] |
Carly Lucini | Sharyn Hodgson | 1988–1991, 1997, 2000–2002, 2008 | [73] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Gypsy Nash | Kimberley Cooper | 1998–2002, 2011 | [123] [124] |
Joel Nash | David Woodley | 1998–2000 | [125] |
Natalie Nash | Angelica la Bozzetta | 1998 | [126] |
Antoinette Byron | 1999–2000 | [127] | |
Rebecca Nash | Jane Hall | 1989 | [128] |
Danielle Carter | 1994 | [129] | |
Belinda Emmett | 1996–1999 | [130] | |
Megan Connolly | 1998 | ||
Tom Nash | Graeme Squires | 1998–2001 | [131] [132] |
Travis Nash | Nic Testoni | 1995–1999 | [41] |
Felicity Newman | Jacqui Purvis | 2021–2024 | [133] |
Viv Newton | Mouche Phillips | 1989–1990 | [134] |
Phoebe Nicholson | Isabella Giovinazzo | 2013–2017 | [135] |
Bella Nixon | Courtney Miller | 2018–2023 | [136] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Tug O'Neale | Tristan Bancks | 1992–1994 | [41] |
Maddy Osborne | Kassandra Clementi | 2013–2016 | [69] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Matt Page | Alec Snow | 2013–2017 | [137] |
Jett Palmer | Will McDonald | 2012–2015, 2017, 2019 | [138] [139] |
Ari Parata | Rob Kipa-Williams | 2019–2022 | [140] |
Nikau Parata | Kawakawa Fox-Reo | 2020–2023 | [141] |
Angel Parrish | Melissa George | 1993–1996 | [142] |
Nick Parrish | Bruce Roberts | 1991–1994 | [143] |
Shane Parrish | Dieter Brummer | 1992–1996 | [41] |
Vinnie Patterson | Ryan Kwanten | 1997–2002 | [142] |
Uncredited | 2004 | [144] | |
VJ Patterson | Various actors | 2001–2006 | [145] |
Cooper Scott | 2006–2007 | [146] | |
Felix Dean | 2007–2014 | [147] | |
Matt Little | 2014–2018, 2024 | [148] | |
Skye Peters | Marlo Kelly | 2015–2016 | [149] |
Kane Phillips | Sam Atwell | 2001–2005, 2008–2009 | [150] |
Alex Poulos | Danny Raco | 2001–2004, 2007 | [151] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Joey Rainbow | Alex O'Han | 1996–1999 | [152] |
Curtis Reed | Shane Ammann | 1994–1997 | [153] |
Shannon Reed | Isla Fisher | 1994–1997 | [41] |
Harry Reynolds | Justin Melvey | 1999–2001 | [154] |
Chloe Richards | Kristy Wright | 1995–1999, 2005 | [123] |
Damian Roberts | Matt Doran | 1991–1996 | [41] |
Finlay Roberts | Tina Thomsen | 1991–1994, 1996–1997 | [155] |
Selina Roberts | Tempany Deckert | 1994–1998 | [41] |
Louise Crawford | 1996 | [156] | |
Angelo Rosetta | Luke Jacobz | 2008–2011, 2020 | [157] |
Haydn Ross | Andrew Hill | 1990–1991, 1994, 1996 | [158] [159] |
Michael Ross | Dennis Coard | 1990–1996 | [160] |
Pippa Ross | Vanessa Downing | 1988–1990 | [73] |
Debra Lawrance | 1990–1998, 2000, 2002–2003, 2005–2009 | ||
Josie Russell | Laurie Foell | 2004–2005 | [161] |
Harvey Ryan | Marcus Graham | 2011–2014 | [162] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
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Liam Tanner | Peter Scarf | 1996–1997 | [185] |
Belle Taylor | Jessica Tovey | 2006–2009 | [186] |
Dean Thompson | Patrick O'Connor | 2018–2023 | [28] |
Sarah Thompson | Laura Vasquez | 1993–1995, 2005 | [41] |
Colby Thorne | Tim Franklin | 2018–2021 | [187] |
Cassie Turner | Sharni Vinson | 2005–2008 | [188] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Amanda Vale | Holly Brisley | 2005–2009 | [123] |
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Dexter Walker | Tom Green | 2009 | [189] [190] |
Charles Cottier | 2010–2013 | [165] | |
Indigo Walker | Samara Weaving | 2009–2013 | [69] |
Sid Walker | Robert Mammone | 2009–2013 | [191] |
Kelly Watson | Katrina Hobbs | 1995–1997 | [192] |
Aaron Welles | Richie Gudgeon | 1997–1999 | [193] |
Justine Welles | Bree Desborough | 1997–2000 | [194] |
Josh West | Daniel Collopy | 2001–2003, 2005–2006 | [195] |
Hannah Wilson | Cassie Howarth | 2013–2016 | [105] |
Jack Wilson | Daniel Amalm | 1994–1996, 2000 | [41] |
Matt Wilson | Greg Benson | 1988–1991, 2002 | [196] |
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