Most Populated Cities of Australia

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Population of AustraliaThe top 50 of most populated cities of Australia does not show notable positional changes on top when compared to the Most Populated Agglomerations of Canada rankings. We can remark of course the larger population living in suburbs around Sydney, when compared especially to Melbourne.

Australian Bureau of Statistics defines as “urban centres” population clusters of 1,000 or more people. The figures below represent the populations of the contiguous built-up areas of each city. Data is according to the 2006 Australian Census.

1. Sydney

Australia’s most expensive city and one of the most expensive cities in the world, Sydney maintains however its role as a major destination for immigrants to Australia. The city is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.

2. Melbourne

Melbourne is today Australia’s sporting and cultural capital, a major centre of commerce, industry and cultural activity. It is home to many sporting events and institutions.

3. Brisbane

Brisbane is one of the major business hubs in the country and has the fourth highest median household income of the Australian capital cities. Brisbane recorded the largest growth rate of all capital cities in the 2006 Census, with an annual growth rate of 2.2%.


Here are the top 50 urban centres or cities of Australia, ranked by population:

 Map It! 1. Sydney3,641,422
 Map It! 2. Melbourne3,371,888
 Map It! 3. Brisbane1,676,389
 Map It! 4. Perth1,256,035
 Map It! 5. Adelaide1,040,719
 Map It! 6. Gold Coast454,436
 Map It! 7. Canberra356,120
 Map It! 8. Newcastle288,732
 Map It! 9. Central Coast282,726
 Map It! 10. Wollongong234,482
 Map It! 11. Sunshine Coast184,662
 Map It! 12. Geelong137,220
 Map It! 13. Townsville128,808
 Map It! 14. Hobart128,557
 Map It! 15. Cairns98,349
 Map It! 16. Toowoomba95,265
 Map It! 17. Ballarat78,221
 Map It! 18. Bendigo76,051
 Map It! 19. Albury-Wodonga73,497
 Map It! 20. Launceston71,395
 21. Mandurah67,813
 22. Rockingham67,520
 23. Mackay66,874
 24. Darwin66,291
 25. Maitland61,431
 26. Rockhampton60,827
 27. Bunbury54,482
 28. Bundaberg46,961
 29. Wagga Wagga46,735
 30. Hervey Bay41,225
 31. Port Macquarie39,219
 32. Shepparton38,773
 33. Melton35,490
 34. Tamworth33,475
 35. Orange31,544
 36. Dubbo30,574
 37. Mildura30,016
 38. Sunbury29,566
 39. Bathurst28,992
 40. Gladstone28,808
 41. Kalgoorlie-Boulder28,242
 42. Warrnambool28,150
 43. Nowra-Bomaderry27,478
 44. Geraldton27,420
 45. Lismore27,069
 46. Coffs Harbour26,353
 47. Albany (AU)25,196
 48. Richmond (AU)25,011
 49. Palmerston23,614
 50. Mount Gambier23,494

 


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