John McEnroe was the defending champion and won in the final 6–4, 6–1, 6–4 against Gene Mayer.
Seeds
Jimmy Connors (semifinals) John McEnroe (champion) Vitas Gerulaitis (first round) Gene Mayer (final) Peter McNamara (quarterfinals) Eliot Teltscher (quarterfinals) Steve Denton (semifinals) Mark Edmondson (second round)
Draw
Finals
Section 1
Section 2
External links 1982 Custom Credit Australian Indoor Championships draw