| Country: | Australia |
| Season: | 1981 |
| Division1: | National Soccer League |
| Champions1: | Sydney City |
| Domestic: | NSL Cup |
| Dchampions: | Brisbane Lions |
| Domestic2: | Charity Shield |
| Dchampions2: | Marconi Fairfield |
| Prevseason: | 1980 |
| Nextseason: | 1982 |
| Flagicon: | yes |
| Soccer: | yes |
The 1981 season was the twelfth season of national competitive association football in Australia and 98th overall.
See main article: Australia men's national soccer team.
See main article: 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC).
See main article: Australia women's national soccer team.
See main article: Australia men's national under-20 soccer team.
See main article: 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship.
See main article: 1981 National Soccer League. [1]
See main article: 1981 NSL Cup.
See main article: 1981 NSL Cup final.
See main article: 1981 Charity Shield (NSL).