Ernest Austen may refer to:

Ernest Austen (cricketer) (1900–1983), Australian cricketer Ernest Edward Austen (1867–1938), English entomologist Ernie Austen (1891–1985), Australian racewalker See also Ernest Austin (1874–1947), English composer, music arranger and editor Ernest Austin (murderer) (1890–1913), Australian criminal, the last person to receive capital punishment in Queensland