Robert Irwin added over 200,000 Instagram followers in July 2026, the biggest gain on the Australian list, driven by his new hosting role on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” and renewed dating speculation after mountain climbing photos with photographer Ashleigh Scully. Actor Simon Baker and 1924us designer Christian Watson rounded out the top three, but most of the ten fastest-growing accounts this month belong to independent creators spanning drone photography, home styling, art, women’s health, Pilates and wellness, most without a single defining moment behind their growth.
Here are Australia’s fastest-growing Instagram accounts from last month:
Hosted the July 13 premiere of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” and its promotional tour, while Grand Teton climbing photos with photographer Ashleigh Scully separately sparked dating speculation.
Tasmania-based designer behind heritage brand 1924us, whose account continues to reference “Venture Onward,” his 2022 design monograph, rather than a new release.
Only one entry on this month’s list carries clear, confirmed July catalysts: Robert Irwin, whose new hosting role and Grand Teton dating speculation both generated attention during the month. The rest of the ranking splits between an established celebrity and a majority of independent creators whose growth traces back to sustained, cumulative content rather than a single moment.
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Robert Irwin added over 200,000 Instagram followers in July 2026, the biggest gain on the Australian list, driven by his new hosting role on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” and renewed dating speculation after mountain climbing photos with photographer Ashleigh Scully. Actor Simon Baker and 1924us designer Christian Watson rounded out the top three, but most of the ten fastest-growing accounts this month belong to independent creators spanning drone photography, home styling, art, women’s health, Pilates and wellness, most without a single defining moment behind their growth.
Here are Australia’s fastest-growing Instagram accounts from last month:
#1. Robert Irwin | @robertirwinphotography
Gained: +208.8K followers
July total: 9.7M followers
Hosted the July 13 premiere of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” and its promotional tour, while Grand Teton climbing photos with photographer Ashleigh Scully separately sparked dating speculation.
#2. Simon Baker | @snappytoes
Gained: +169.1K followers
July total: 915.6K followers
Emmy-nominated actor known for “The Mentalist,” who co-stars in Prime Video’s “Scarpetta.”
#3. Fabio Tischler | @iamfabreezy
Gained: +168.1K followers
July total: 583.8K followers
Independent FPV drone pilot and content creator documenting travel and action footage across Australia.
#4. Loui Burke | @louiburke
Gained: +163.3K followers
July total: 1.25M followers
Melbourne-based home and lifestyle content creator known for styling advice and host of the “Home & Hosting” podcast.
#5. Scott Laurenson | @scottlaurenson
Gained: +162.0K followers
July total: 1.42M followers
Australian seascape painter selling original ocean-themed artwork and commissions worldwide.
#6. Heidi Barlow | @womenshealthwithheidi
Gained: +125.0K followers
July total: 1.36M followers
Sydney pelvic health physiotherapist and founder of Shire Women’s Physio, named a “TikTok Educator of the Year” in 2025.
#7. Pilates by Cat | @pilates.by.cat
Gained: +124.4K followers
July total: 642.0K followers
Pilates instructor and founder of the Motus Institute, with two decades of teaching experience.
#8. Christian Watson | 1924us | @1924us
Gained: +122.7K followers
July total: 6.07M followers
Tasmania-based designer behind heritage brand 1924us, whose account continues to reference “Venture Onward,” his 2022 design monograph, rather than a new release.
#9. Ash Meredith | @ashmeredith11
Gained: +111.5K followers
July total: 494.2K followers
Wellness creator sharing whole food recipes and strength training programs, including a running body transformation challenge.
#10. Jordon Bourke | @jbourke__
Gained: +100.0K followers
July total: 203.3K followers
A Byron Bay-based content creator.
Creators Building Without a Moment
Only one entry on this month’s list carries clear, confirmed July catalysts: Robert Irwin, whose new hosting role and Grand Teton dating speculation both generated attention during the month. The rest of the ranking splits between an established celebrity and a majority of independent creators whose growth traces back to sustained, cumulative content rather than a single moment.
Data from HypeAuditor, July 2026
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