Most Dense in New South Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - New South Wales

1 Haymarket 55,367/mi²
2 Zetland 40,716/mi²
3 Surry Hills 34,409/mi²
4 Darlinghurst 34,242/mi²
5 Pyrmont 32,456/mi²
6 Ultimo 32,217/mi²
7 Chippendale 28,900/mi²
8 Redfern 28,417/mi²
9 Potts Point 26,604/mi²
10 Newtown 23,694/mi²
11 Paddington 21,898/mi²
12 Cremorne 17,065/mi²
13 Camperdown 16,174/mi²
15 Haberfield 8,416/mi²
16 Botany 4,800/mi²
17 Newcastle 3,448/mi²
18 Lambton 3,141/mi²
19 Kurri Kurri 3,134/mi²
20 Bathurst city centre 3,071/mi²
21 Port Macquarie 1,906/mi²
22 Central Coast 1,304/mi²
23 Wollongong 1,061/mi²
24 Orange 375/mi²
25 Broken Hill 266/mi²
26 Albury 209/mi²
27 Albion Park 179/mi²
28 Maitland 149/mi²
29 Bathurst 136/mi²
30 Kiama 112/mi²
31 Coffs Harbour 99/mi²
32 Shell Cove 98/mi²
33 Queanbeyan 96/mi²
34 Ballina 93/mi²
35 Flinders 92/mi²
36 Albion Park Rail 89/mi²
37 Oak Flats 88/mi²
38 Cessnock 87/mi²
39 Warilla 80/mi²
40 Barrack Heights 78/mi²
41 Umina Beach 65/mi²
42 Charlestown 51/mi²
43 Lavington 51/mi²
44 Wallsend 50/mi²
45 Lismore 49/mi²
46 Terrigal 48/mi²
47 Bateau Bay 47/mi²
48 Merewether 44/mi²
49 Thurgoona 43/mi²
50 Woy Woy 42/mi²
52 New Lambton 40/mi²
53 Kiama Downs 39/mi²
54 Grafton 38/mi²
55 Kelso 38/mi²
56 Lennox Head 38/mi²
57 Wyoming 37/mi²
58 Mayfield 37/mi²
59 Jerrabomberra 36/mi²
60 Berkeley Vale 34/mi²
61 Karabar 33/mi²
62 Banora Point 33/mi²
63 Narara 32/mi²
64 Warners Bay 31/mi²
65 Fletcher 30/mi²
66 Griffith 30/mi²
67 Alstonville 30/mi²
68 East Ballina 30/mi²
69 Maryland 29/mi²
70 Googong 29/mi²
71 Kincumber 28/mi²
72 Belmont 27/mi²
73 Killarney Vale 27/mi²
74 Woonona 26/mi²
75 Figtree 26/mi²
76 Wamberal 26/mi²
77 Green Point 26/mi²
78 Kariong 24/mi²
79 South Tamworth 24/mi²
80 East Albury 24/mi²
81 North Albury 24/mi²
82 Eleebana 24/mi²
83 Hillvue 24/mi²
84 Adamstown 24/mi²
85 Cardiff 24/mi²
86 Belmont North 24/mi²
87 Goonellabah 23/mi²
88 Dapto 23/mi²
89 North Tamworth 23/mi²
90 Medowie 23/mi²
91 South Grafton 23/mi²
92 Elermore Vale 23/mi²
93 Toormina 22/mi²
94 Raymond Terrace 22/mi²
95 Adamstown Heights 21/mi²
96 Tumbi Vmbi 20/mi²
97 Horsley 20/mi²
98 West Tamworth 20/mi²
99 Cooranbong 20/mi²
100 Lisarow 20/mi²

The most densely populated cities in New South Wales pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Haymarket leads with 55,367 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Haymarket has 55,367 people per square mile - that's roughly 87 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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