Cities & Towns in Australia map & data
There are 1,194 cities and towns mapped in Australia, spread over 9 states and territories. The most are in New South Wales (301), Queensland (263) and Victoria (192). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Cities & Towns by state or territory
| State or territory | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 301 | 25% |
| Queensland | 263 | 22% |
| Victoria | 192 | 16% |
| Western Australia | 183 | 15% |
| South Australia | 146 | 12% |
| Tasmania | 63 | 5.3% |
| Northern Territory | 36 | 3.0% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 9 | 0.8% |
| Other Territories | 1 | 0.1% |
Notable cities and towns in Australia
- MelbourneVictoria · pop. 4585537
- BrisbaneQueensland · pop. 2287896
- PerthWestern Australia · pop. 2043762
- CanberraAustralian Capital Territory · pop. 483543 · 578 m
- SydneyNew South Wales · pop. 4698656
- AdelaideSouth Australia · pop. 1245011
- HobartTasmania · pop. 197451 · 54 m
- DarwinNorthern Territory · pop. 122207
- GeelongVictoria · pop. 180239
- Gold CoastQueensland · pop. 607665
- BunburyWestern Australia · pop. 75196
- NewcastleNew South Wales · pop. 348539
- Mount GambierSouth Australia · pop. 26734
- LauncestonTasmania · pop. 80943
- Alice SpringsNorthern Territory · pop. 24855 · 576 m
- BendigoVictoria · pop. 100649 · 225 m
- Sunshine CoastQueensland · pop. 284131
- WollongongNew South Wales · pop. 280153
- Port LincolnSouth Australia · pop. 14404
- DevonportTasmania · pop. 24591
- BallaratVictoria · pop. 105348
- TownsvilleQueensland · pop. 173724
- Wagga WaggaNew South Wales · pop. 49686 · 180 m
- BurnieTasmania · pop. 20267
- WodongaVictoria · pop. 37839 · 152 m
- Mount IsaQueensland · pop. 17936 · 356 m
- GosfordNew South Wales · pop. 325255
- MilduraVictoria · pop. 35652 · 50 m
- CairnsQueensland · pop. 153181
- AlburyNew South Wales · pop. 53677
- MeltonVictoria · pop. 76346
- ToowoombaQueensland · pop. 108398
- ArmidaleNew South Wales · pop. 21312 · 980 m
- MackayQueensland · pop. 80455 · 11 m
- GoulburnNew South Wales · pop. 23963
- WarwickQueensland · pop. 14110
- MaitlandNew South Wales · pop. 89597
- RockhamptonQueensland · pop. 63151
- TamworthNew South Wales · pop. 35415 · 404 m
- Tweed HeadsNew South Wales · pop. 63721
What's in this layer
Every city or town in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Every city and town, with population where known.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cities and towns are there in Australia?
This layer holds 1,194 cities and towns in Australia, the most of them in New South Wales. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of cities and towns in Australia?
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What information comes with each city or town?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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