Most Dense in Queensland

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Most Dense — Queensland

1 Jindalee 5,198/mi²

2 Kenmore 4,360/mi²

3 Albany Creek 4,066/mi²

4 Townsville 3,719/mi²

5 Benowa 3,535/mi²

6 Springfield 2,589/mi²

7 Nambour 1,997/mi²

8 Gold Coast 1,184/mi²

9 Redlynch 985/mi²

10 Cairns 812/mi²

11 Toowoomba 504/mi²

12 Mareeba 471/mi²

13 Brisbane 455/mi²

14 Mackay 410/mi²

15 Sunshine Coast 376/mi²

16 Rockhampton 277/mi²

17 Chinchilla 264/mi²

18 Bundaberg 255/mi²

19 Roma 255/mi²

20 Hervey Bay 181/mi²

21 Gladstone 155/mi²

22 Caloundra 104/mi²

23 Logan City 94/mi²

24 Kirwan 70/mi²

25 Mount Isa 62/mi²

26 Southport 55/mi²

27 Surfers Paradise 51/mi²

28 Upper Coomera 41/mi²

29 Gracemere 41/mi²

30 Moranbah 41/mi²

31 Robina 38/mi²

32 Urangan 37/mi²

33 Edmonton 35/mi²

34 Norman Gardens 34/mi²

35 Newtown 34/mi²

36 Buderim 31/mi²

37 Tewantin 31/mi²

38 Andergrove 31/mi²

39 Labrador 30/mi²

40 Kearneys Spring 30/mi²

41 Harristown 30/mi²

42 Frenchville 30/mi²

43 Rangeville 29/mi²

44 Mount Louisa 29/mi²

45 Douglas 28/mi²

46 Bargara 28/mi²

47 Highfields 28/mi²

48 Annandale 28/mi²

49 Helensvale 28/mi²

50 Nerang 28/mi²

51 Pacific Pines 27/mi²

52 Noosaville 27/mi²

53 Mount Sheridan 27/mi²

54 Bentley Park 26/mi²

55 Torquay 26/mi²

56 Palm Beach 25/mi²

57 Middle Ridge 25/mi²

58 Varsity Lakes 24/mi²

59 Urraween 24/mi²

60 Yeppoon 24/mi²

61 Cairns North 24/mi²

62 Berserker 23/mi²

63 Ormeau 23/mi²

64 Burleigh Waters 23/mi²

65 Mooroobool 23/mi²

66 Cairns City 22/mi²

67 Mudgeeraba 22/mi²

68 Glenvale 22/mi²

69 Yeppoon city centre 22/mi²

70 South Mackay 22/mi²

71 Coomera 22/mi²

72 West Mackay 21/mi²

73 Centenary Heights 21/mi²

74 East Toowoomba 21/mi²

75 Biloela 21/mi²

76 Wilsonton 21/mi²

77 Blackwater 21/mi²

78 Cannonvale 21/mi²

79 Manoora 20/mi²

80 Elanora 20/mi²

81 Trinity Beach 20/mi²

82 Maroochydore 20/mi²

83 Clinton 20/mi²

84 Mermaid Waters 20/mi²

85 Carrara 20/mi²

86 Point Vernon 20/mi²

87 South Toowoomba 20/mi²

88 Ashmore 20/mi²

89 Noosa Heads 20/mi²

90 Oxenford 20/mi²

91 Cranbrook 19/mi²

92 North Mackay 19/mi²

93 Condon 19/mi²

94 The Range 19/mi²

95 Bundaberg North 19/mi²

96 Darling Heights 19/mi²

97 Sarina 19/mi²

98 Manunda 19/mi²

99 Hope Island 18/mi²

100 North Ward 18/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Queensland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Jindalee leads with 5,198 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. Jindalee has 5,198 people per square mile — that's roughly 8 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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