The Top 50 Albums is the main subcategory of the Australian Albums Chart and includes the top 50 best-selling albums in Australia.

The Australian Albums subcategory includes albums from Australian artists and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The International Albums subcategory includes albums from international artists and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Compilation Albums subcategory includes albums that are compilations of songs from various artists and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Soundtracks subcategory includes albums that are soundtracks to movies, TV shows, or video games and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Re-issues subcategory includes albums that are re-issued or re-packaged versions of previously released albums and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Independent Albums subcategory includes albums that are released by independent record labels and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Major Label Albums subcategory includes albums that are released by major record labels and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Signed Albums subcategory includes albums that are released by artists who are signed to a record label and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Unsigned Albums subcategory includes albums that are released by artists who are not signed to a record label and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Physical Albums subcategory includes albums that are released in physical formats, such as CDs and vinyl, and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Digital Albums subcategory includes albums that are released in digital formats, such as MP3s and WAVs, and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Hybrid Albums subcategory includes albums that are released in both physical and digital formats and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Limited Edition Albums subcategory includes albums that are released in limited editions or special formats and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.

The Emerging Artist Albums subcategory includes albums that are released by artists who are considered to be emerging or new artists and is a sub-ranking of the Top 50 Albums chart.