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AustraliaJuly 16, 2026

Powerball (Australia) Lottery Analysis for 2026-07-16 Draw

On 2026-07-16, the winning numbers were 28, 4, 15, 22, 13, 5, 14 with a bonus number 13, and an estimated jackpot of $40 million—featuring hot main numbers 15 and 22, plus a notable repeat of 6 main numbers from the last 5 draws.

By Dom Thatcher

What Stood Out

The draw came in at 3:4 (odd:even), a pattern that occurred 6 times in the last 18 draws. The sum of 101 is on the low side.

  • Repeats vs last 5 draws: 6 main, 0 bonus.
  • Top hot main numbers: 15, 17, 22, 27, 4.

Sum Analysis

The sum of the main numbers in the latest draw is 101, which falls within the 'low' range category based on historical data. The average sum of all draws is approximately 131.83 with a standard deviation of 29.73, indicating that 101 is noticeably below the average sum.

Among the top sums recorded, 101 has appeared once, showing it is less common but not unusual. This lower sum range has appeared in 5 of the last 18 draws, suggesting occasional clustering of smaller number totals.

  • Latest sum: 101 (classified as low range)
  • Average sum: 131.83 with a standard deviation of 29.73
  • Low range sums have appeared in 5 of the 18 draws

Odd/Even Breakdown

The latest draw on 2026-07-16 showed an odd-to-even number pattern of 3:4. This represents a relatively balanced split with slightly more even numbers drawn. Over the last 18 draws, the patterns 3:4 and 4:3 have each occurred 6 times, making them the most common odd/even distributions in recent history.

This balanced odd/even ratio suggests no strong bias towards either odd or even numbers in the recent draws.

  • Latest draw odd/even pattern: 3 odd, 4 even
  • Most frequent patterns in last 18 draws: 3:4 and 4:3 (6 hits each)
  • Other patterns less common include 5:2, 1:6, and 6:1

Hot & Cold

Among the main numbers, 15, 17, and 22 are the hottest, each appearing 6 times in recent draws, marking them as frequently drawn numbers. Number 4 is also notable with 5 hits, reinforcing its status as a hot number.

Cold numbers in the main draw include 31, 10, 8, 33, and 21, each with fewer appearances ranging from 1 to 2 times. For bonus numbers, 18 is the hottest with 6 hits, whereas numbers such as 14, 12, 9, 8, and 7 have yet to appear recently.

  • Hot main numbers: 15, 17, 22 (6 hits each)
  • Hot main number 4 with 5 hits
  • Cold main numbers: 31, 10, 8, 33, 21
  • Hot bonus number: 18 (6 hits)
  • Cold bonus numbers include 14, 12, 9, 8, 7

Repeat Check

A significant highlight of the latest draw is the repetition of 6 main numbers compared to the previous 5 draws, with no bonus number repeats. The repeated main numbers are 28, 4, 15, 22, 5, and 14.

Over the last 10 draws, 7 main numbers have repeated, including 13 which also appeared in the latest draw. This level of repetition indicates some stability or recurring patterns in number selection across recent draws.

  • 6 main numbers repeated versus last 5 draws
  • 0 bonus numbers repeated in the same period
  • 7 main numbers repeated versus last 10 draws

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Lottery outcomes are random. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This analysis is for informational purposes only.

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