Most Dense in New South Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — New South Wales

1 Haymarket 63,913/mi²

2 Potts Point 45,067/mi²

3 Elizabeth Bay 43,917/mi²

4 Zetland 40,716/mi²

5 Darlinghurst 38,945/mi²

6 Pyrmont 34,741/mi²

7 Surry Hills 34,409/mi²

8 Ultimo 32,217/mi²

9 Chippendale 28,900/mi²

10 Redfern 28,417/mi²

11 Newtown 23,903/mi²

12 Sydney Central Business District 23,754/mi²

13 Paddington 21,872/mi²

14 Camperdown 19,545/mi²

15 Cremorne 16,771/mi²

16 Haberfield 8,416/mi²

17 Newcastle 5,030/mi²

18 Botany 3,975/mi²

19 Kurri Kurri 3,070/mi²

20 Bathurst city centre 3,048/mi²

21 Port Macquarie 2,077/mi²

22 Central Coast 1,304/mi²

23 Sydney 1,185/mi²

24 Wollongong 1,061/mi²

25 Orange 381/mi²

26 Coffs Harbour 286/mi²

27 Broken Hill 266/mi²

28 Albion Park 168/mi²

29 Tamworth 161/mi²

30 Maitland 149/mi²

31 Bathurst 136/mi²

32 Queanbeyan 94/mi²

33 Albion Park Rail 88/mi²

34 Cessnock 87/mi²

35 Flinders 85/mi²

36 Oak Flats 83/mi²

37 Warilla 82/mi²

38 Barrack Heights 75/mi²

39 Shell Cove 71/mi²

40 Grafton 70/mi²

41 Umina Beach 62/mi²

42 Kiama 52/mi²

43 Lavington 48/mi²

44 Wallsend 46/mi²

45 Bateau Bay 45/mi²

46 Ballina 45/mi²

47 Charlestown 44/mi²

48 Terrigal 43/mi²

49 Wollongong city centre 41/mi²

50 Woy Woy 40/mi²

51 Merewether 39/mi²

52 New Lambton 37/mi²

53 Wyoming 37/mi²

54 Jerrabomberra 36/mi²

55 Mayfield 34/mi²

56 Kelso 33/mi²

57 Thurgoona 33/mi²

58 Lennox Head 32/mi²

59 Karabar 32/mi²

60 Banora Point 31/mi²

61 Berkeley Vale 31/mi²

62 Griffith 30/mi²

63 Narara 30/mi²

64 Alstonville 28/mi²

65 Warners Bay 28/mi²

66 East Ballina 28/mi²

67 Maryland 28/mi²

68 Killarney Vale 27/mi²

69 Belmont 26/mi²

70 Woonona 26/mi²

71 South Tamworth 24/mi²

72 Figtree 24/mi²

73 Green Point 24/mi²

74 Wamberal 24/mi²

75 Kariong 24/mi²

76 Goonellabah 23/mi²

77 East Albury 23/mi²

78 Belmont North 23/mi²

79 North Albury 23/mi²

80 Hillvue 23/mi²

81 Toormina 23/mi²

82 Dapto 23/mi²

83 South Grafton 22/mi²

84 Adamstown 22/mi²

85 Raymond Terrace 21/mi²

86 Eleebana 21/mi²

87 Blacktown 21/mi²

88 Albury 21/mi²

89 Elermore Vale 20/mi²

90 Ocean Shores 20/mi²

91 Rutherford 20/mi²

92 Adamstown Heights 20/mi²

93 Medowie 19/mi²

94 North Tamworth 19/mi²

95 East Tamworth 19/mi²

96 West Tamworth 19/mi²

97 East Maitland 19/mi²

98 Lisarow 19/mi²

99 Fletcher 19/mi²

100 Boambee East 18/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 63,913 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 63,913 people per square mile — that's roughly 100 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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