EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts"
in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 and the related Preliminary
Prospectus of Westfield America, Inc., dated July 7, 2000, for the
registration of common stock and to the incorporation by reference therein
of our report dated January 26, 2000 with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Westfield America, Inc. included in the Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
July 7, 2000
Los Angeles, California
