| 1979 National Soccer League Top Goalscorers Written by Greg Stock |
| 1978 |
Results | Table | Top Scorers | Squads | NSL Cup | NSL Index | 1980
Source: 2002/3 National Soccer League Season Guide by Andrew Howe.
| Top Goalscorers | ||||
| Pos | Name | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Jankovics | Marconi | 18 |
| 2 | Eddie Krncevic | Marconi | 13 |
| 3 | Ken Boden | Newcastle KB United | 12 |
| 4 | Kevin Low | Brisbane City | 11 |
| 4 | Jamie Paton | Heidelberg United | 11 |
| 6 | Tony Brennan | Brisbane Lions | 10 |
| 6 | Gary Cole | Heidelberg United | 10 |
| 6 | Peter Sharne | Marconi | 10 |
| 6 | Terry Smith | Sydney City | 10 |
| 10 | Terry Byrne | Canberra City | 9 |
| 11 | John Deans | Adelaide City | 8 |