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These lists of Australian cities by population provide rankings of Australian cities and towns according to various systems defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The eight Greater Capital City Statistical Areas are listed for the state and territory capital cities.
The definition of a city in Australia varies between the states. State capital cities may include multiple local government areas (LGAs) within their boundaries and these LGAs may be cities in their own right. Cities listed below are those as defined by the states in which they are located.
List of Cities by population in Australia. Cities by population [ change | change source ] Sydney, New South Wales Melbourne, Victoria Brisbane, Queensland Perth, Western Australia Canberra , Australian Capital Territory Townsville, Queensland
When the Australian census is taken to get official population numbers and demographics, the national figures cover six states, three territories, Cocos Islands and Christmas Island. The most populous cities are located within New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, while the islands have populations that fall below 5,000 people.
This is a list of selected cities, towns, and other populated places in Australia, ordered alphabetically by state or territory. ( See also city; urban planning .)
Australia contains five cities (including their suburbs) that consist of over one million people. Most of Australia's population live close to coastlines.
This is a list of cities in Australia sorted by state.
