Major Cities in Australia map & data
There are 18 major cities mapped in Australia, spread over 9 states and territories. The most are in Queensland (4), Northern Territory (3) and Other Territories (3). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Major Cities by state or territory
| State or territory | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 4 | 22% |
| Northern Territory | 3 | 17% |
| Other Territories | 3 | 17% |
| New South Wales | 2 | 11% |
| Western Australia | 2 | 11% |
| Victoria | 1 | 5.6% |
| South Australia | 1 | 5.6% |
| Tasmania | 1 | 5.6% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 1 | 5.6% |
Notable major cities in Australia
- SydneyNew South Wales · pop. 5254000
- MelbourneVictoria · pop. 4784608
- BrisbaneQueensland · pop. 2379724
- PerthWestern Australia · pop. 2020138
- AdelaideSouth Australia · pop. 1326958
- CanberraAustralian Capital Territory · pop. 420960
- HobartTasmania · pop. 213502
- DarwinNorthern Territory · pop. 134544
- KingstonOther Territories
- NewcastleNew South Wales · pop. 322278
- TownsvilleQueensland · pop. 194072
- FremantleWestern Australia
- Alice SpringsNorthern Territory
- The SettlementOther Territories
- CairnsQueensland · pop. 165525
- BirdumNorthern Territory
- West IslandOther Territories
- RockhamptonQueensland
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Australia?
This layer holds 18 major cities in Australia, the most of them in Queensland. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Australia?
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Is it free to put major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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