The Three Lions began the day at 203-7, needing over 100 runs to force Michael Clarke's men to bat again in the match.
Mark Wood was the first Engand batsman to depart when he was lbw to Peter Siddle for six, while Jos Buttler's resistance was ended for 42 as clipped a delivery from Mitchell Marsh into the hands of Mitchell Starc.
A rain delay halted Australia's charge at The Oval as play was brought to a halt for two hours. However, after the break Siddle returned to snag the wicket of Stuart Broad for 11.
Moeen Ali added quick runs at the bottom to give Alastair Cook's side hope of forcing Australia to bat again, but Siddle claimed the winning wicket when Ali edged behind to Peter Nevill for 35, giving the tourists a resounding victory.
Lunch report: Rain has stopped play in the fourth day of the fifth Ashes test, with England's batsmen battling to stay in the match despite losing two early wickets.
Australia began the morning session needing to take four wickets in order to claim victory, but Jos Buttler and nightwatchman Mark Wood displayed some early resistance, playing some good defensive shots to prevent a quick collapse.
Eventually Australia did make their breakthrough, as Peter Siddle dismissed Wood by LBW for six runs, although the initial appeal by the bowling side was turned down by the umpire. Michael Clarke did not hesitate to appeal, and the decision was overturned by review.
It did not take long for England's next wicket to fall, as Jos Buttler was bowled by Mitchell Marsh and caught byMitchell Starc for 42 runs.
Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad made a solid start to their innings, with Ali reaching the boundary three times before the match was halted by the weather.
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