TikTok's top trends in Australia 2022

By AdNews | 7 December 2022
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Extreme balloon popping from @howridiculous on TikTok.

Australians made their mark on TikTok in 2022, both at home and on a global stage.

The social media platform has released its year in review, identifying top trends, topics and creators.

Lee Hunter, general manager, TikTok Australia and New Zealand: "2022 was a year like no other, and we are so proud of the Aussies on TikTok who have shared their talents, their laughs and their life hacks with us all this year.

"Creators are at the heart of TikTok, and we're so excited to be able to celebrate them in our Year on TikTok 2022 lists, wrapping up the moments that defined Australian culture this year.

"From businesses finding new ways to reach their audiences, to creators around the country connecting within their diverse and unique communities, it has been another unforgettable Year on TikTok."

The videos that made up some of Australia's most memorable TikTok moments:

Australia
1.

@howridiculous

Our MOST INTENSE Balloon Popping Race Yet!!

♬ original sound - howridiculous - howridiculous
">@howridiculous - Extreme balloon popping, who knew?!
2.
@swag.on.the.beat

Well do ya mate? #swag #fyp #australia #aussie #america #viral #spiral

♬ original sound - swag.on.the.beat
">@swag.on.the.beat - How ya going, mate?
3.
@katrina_ashleighh

#tortillatrend #tortilla #australia #friends #fyp

♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
">@katrina_ashleighh - What's so funny about a tortilla?
4.
@robertirwin

Rescuing one tiny but tough little bloke 😂

♬ original sound - Robert Irwin
">@robertirwin - Robert Irwin rescues one tiny but tough bloke.

And some of the popular trends and tutorials:

Australia
1.

@madsie.s

@myburntorange’s 45 second Brownie #brownierecipe #45secondchallenge #foodtiktok #easydessert #lazyrecipes #food

♬ original sound - Freda Muyambo
">@madsie.s - How to make a brownie in 45 seconds.
2.
@drkarl

Where do farts go when we hold them in? #drkarl #drkarlkruszelnicki #science

♬ original sound - Dr Karl
">@drkarl - What happens when you hold in a fart? Dr Karl fills us in.
3.
@coincollecting_detecting

$2 Coin Roll #coins #cointok #coinroll

♬ Polozhenie - Izzamuzzic Remix - Скриптонит
">@coincollecting_detecting - Everything you need to know to spot a rare coin. 
4. @nickkdempsey - Learn a bit more about life with quadriplegia.
5.
@oneminmicro

Reply to @evil_acid Tap Water under the microscope! This may surprise you!!! #microscope #water #interesting #tap #sink

♬ Goosebumps - JP The 3rd.
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7058383575627894017">@oneminmicro - What does tap water look like under a microscope? Find out!

And in Australia, creators put a local spin on these top tracks:

1. "L$d" - Luclover,

@cas.___

Life changing 👌🏼 #pancakes #pancakehack

♬ L$d - Luclover
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7147135699303648514">@cas.___
2. "Ginseng Strip 2002" - Yung Lean,
@chloebunnie_

🤍 @caitlin

♬ Ginseng Strip 2002 - Yung Lean
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7162288063668931842">@chloebunny_
3. "About Damn Time" - Lizzo,
@

♬ -
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7093262351675297026">@nathanlust
4. "As It Was" - Harry Styles,
@emhodder

the PAIN #harrystyles #asitwas

♬ As It Was - Harry Styles
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7081433193743781122">@emhodder
5. "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" - Kate Bush,
@zach_mander

#strangerthings #australia

♬ Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - Kate Bush
">@zach_mander

The artists who captured ears, and eyes, with the most video views:

1.

@deanlewis

how do I say goodbye?

♬ How Do I Say Goodbye - Dean Lewis
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7147029425668803841">@deanlewis - Dean Lewis had us in tears this year, with his hit How Do I Say Goodbye used in over 87,000 videos.
2. @peachprc - Peach PRC gives us an authentic look at life behind-the-scenes of TikTok's Aussie pop princess.
3.
@thekidlaroi

I cannot believe you knew all the words this was truly beautiful thank you 🥲💘

♬ THE KID LAROI WHAT JUST HAPPENED OUT NOW - The Kid LAROI.
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7142650610792271146">@thekidlaroi - The Kid LAROI has continued to dominate TikTok again this year, and has shown no signs of slowing down.
4. @clintonkane - Aussie singer-songwriter has taken the world by storm in 2022, and here he shows us how to make a song in one minute.
5.
@joelsvnny

trust the process part 30 #undertheinfluence #chrisbrown #indianviolin #fyp #tiktokviolin #darkacademia #xyzcba

♬ under the influence violin - Joel Sunny 🌞
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7135101663387356417">@joelsvnny - Joel Sunny gave us an RNB classic like we've never heard before. Mixing Chris Brown's Under The Influence with his incredible violin skills.

This year, we continued to push the boundaries of authentic self-expression on TikTok through a diverse array of creative and community effects, sounds, filters, and more.

Here are the TikTok trends made possible by its features in 2022. Australia

1. @jiembasands

2.

@chlomurchie

Fuck ya life #xyzbca #foryou #sheincares

♬ OG THE PASTELS - Kneely_Knight
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7052166636563860738">@chloegaggi

Trending creators, celebrities and artists:

1.

@andy_cooks

Chicken Caesar salad 🥗 #foodtiktok #foodie #food #fyp

♬ Sensual Seduction - Snoop Dogg
">@andy_cooks - chef extraordinaire, sharing restaurant-quality recipes for the at-home cook.
2.
@howridiculous

Bucket Tower Demolition Racing Is HECTIC!

♬ original sound - howridiculous - howridiculous
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@howridiculous

Bucket Tower Demolition Racing Is HECTIC!

♬ original sound - howridiculous - howridiculous
">@lukeandsassyscott - the most hilarious brothers on TikTok.
3.
@unicewani

COME ON GIRL!! @케지민/KEJIMIN🍍

♬ KU LO SA (Edit) - KV
">@unicewani - dancing and fashion, she does it all!
4. @howridiculous - eye popping stunts that will have you in disbelief... Don't try this at home.
5.
@jimmyjan

come catch the train with me to Sydney. #train #wheelchair #publictransport #yeet #wheelchairdontcare #sydney #australia #opal #tapon #yeehar #accessibility #themoreyouknow

♬ original sound - Jimmy Jan
">@jimmyjan - giving us a lesson in staying positive despite your circumstances.

Favourite communities that have taken Australia by storm:

1.

@pretty.bookish

Definitely got distracted towards the end 😅 #fyp #readingvlog #readingchallenge #readathon #booktok #reader

♬ From The Start Laufey - chris(ur fav Lauver)
">@pretty.bookish - A reading marathon is #BookTok at its finest!
2.
@aussieacrebros

To much sheep feed problems 😳 #aussieacrebros #broadacrebros #mowing #caseih #fypシ #farmtok #dontletthisflop

♬ original sound - Aussie Acre Bros
">@aussieacrebros - Taking #LawnTok to the next level.
3.
@raintreeart

Louise Numina painting Bush Medicine Leaves #fyp #foryourepage #louisenumina #aboriginaltiktok #aboriginalart #famouslikeauntygloria

♬ Fly Away - Tones And I
">@raintreeart - Incredible indigenous art from #aboriginaltiktok
4.
@caiqueing.withus

Another welcome home dad from a hard day's work. #caique #caiques #caiquesoftiktok #caiquesofinstagram #parrot #parrots #parrotsoftiktok #bird #birds #birdsoftiktok #tiktok #tiktokaustralia #tiktokworldwide #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #fy #fypシ #viral #trending #welcomehome #dad #petsoftiktok

♬ original sound - Koda Grace Noah & Ellie
">@caiqueing.withus - A special welcome home after a hard day's work #PetsofTikTok
5.
@goldenbrown.coffee

How to steam milk on home espresso machines #goldenbrowncoffee #coffeetiktok #barista #learnontiktok #homecafe #foodietiktok #steaming #baristabasics #milk

♬ B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) - Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal
">@goldenbrown.coffee - Never burn your milk again with a how-to from #CoffeeTok!

Popular #FoodTok videos and foodie trends:

1.

@effectivespaces

Let’s make sushi #food #sushi #momlife

♬ original sound - Natasha Swingler
">@effectivespaces - Sushi in less than 30 seconds!
2.
@musclehoney

Honey from the Sutherland Shire #musclehoney #rawhoney #honey #nsw #satisfying

♬ original sound - Muscle Honey
">@musclehoney - Honey fresh off the comb.
3.
@daenskitchen

Egg salad on avocado toast #eggsalad #avocadotoast

♬ original sound - Daen Lia
">@daenskitchen - Eggs and avocado, a match made in heaven.
4.
@andy_cooks

Babe wanted fish and chips for dinner #food #dinnerideas #cooking #viral

♬ love nwantinti (ah ah ah) - CKay
"> @andy_cooks - DIY fish & chips, what more can you ask for.
5.
@lukefalzon

Surviving of the land #survivalskill#coconuts

♬ original sound - Luke Falzon
?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7143588368947907841">@lukefalzon - How to live off the land, Bear Grylls eat your heart out!

Trends and videos that made us want to 'add to cart' this year:

1.

@mymessymonster

This bowl won’t spill! #baby #tiktokmademebuyit #mymessymonster

♬ original sound - MyMessyMonster
">@mymessymonster - Essential for the messy toddler in your life!
2.
@theladcollective

The future of bed making is right here #bedroom #bedroomhacks #bedroomdesign #lifehacks #tiktokmademebuyit

♬ original sound - itgirlproblems
">@theladcollective - A magnetised duvet cover... genuis!
3.
@thelazydoor

Now I can keep my privacy 😳👀 #thelazydoor #iphone #gadget #tech #fyp #foryoupage #viral #tiktokmademebuyit #musthave #giftideas #amazonfinds

♬ Cumbia Buena - Grupo La Cumbia
">@thelazydoor - Never be left hanging with the door ajar again.
4.
@waggsandbone

If you own a dog, you need this in your car! 🚗🐶 #dogaccessories #doglover #dogbed #dogcarseat #dogbed #smallbusinesscheck #tiktokmademebuyit #dogownerlifehack #youneedthis #ecommerce #foryoupage

♬ original sound - Waggs & Bone | Dog Accessories
">@waggsandbone - Your pup will be travelling in style with this essential dog bed for your car. 
5.
@hangeasy

Reply to @fox_chick_wa #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt #fyp #viral #trending #love #smallbusiness #aussiesdoingthings #lifehacks #aussiethings #invention #hangeasy #aussielife #newproduct #laundrytok

♬ original sound - Hang Easy
">@hangeasy - Say goodbye to a sore back from juggling the washing and peg baskets while hanging out your laundry.

 

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