Most Dense in Queensland

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Queensland

1 Jindalee 5,320/mi²
2 Kenmore 4,813/mi²
3 Albany Creek 4,289/mi²
4 Benowa 3,878/mi²
5 Townsville 3,209/mi²
6 Springfield 2,827/mi²
7 Nambour 2,112/mi²
8 Gold Coast 1,123/mi²
9 Redlynch 1,078/mi²
10 Cairns 813/mi²
11 Mareeba 649/mi²
12 Ipswich 554/mi²
13 Toowoomba 384/mi²
14 Sunshine Coast 376/mi²
15 Mackay 271/mi²
16 Chinchilla 254/mi²
17 Roma 245/mi²
18 Rockhampton 216/mi²
19 Hervey Bay 201/mi²
20 Bundaberg 181/mi²
21 Gladstone 119/mi²
22 Kirwan 69/mi²
23 Southport 61/mi²
24 Mount Isa 60/mi²
25 Upper Coomera 45/mi²
26 Surfers Paradise 44/mi²
27 Robina 42/mi²
28 Gracemere 41/mi²
29 Pimpama 41/mi²
30 Urangan 38/mi²
31 Edmonton 37/mi²
32 Norman Gardens 36/mi²
33 Newtown 36/mi²
34 Buderim 34/mi²
35 Andergrove 33/mi²
36 Kearneys Spring 33/mi²
37 Harristown 32/mi²
38 Moranbah 32/mi²
39 Helensvale 31/mi²
40 Tewantin 31/mi²
41 Labrador 31/mi²
42 Mount Louisa 31/mi²
43 Frenchville 31/mi²
44 Bargara 31/mi²
45 Rangeville 31/mi²
46 Highfields 30/mi²
47 Glenvale 29/mi²
48 Mount Sheridan 29/mi²
49 Nerang 28/mi²
50 Annandale 28/mi²
51 Pacific Pines 28/mi²
52 Urraween 28/mi²
53 Bentley Park 27/mi²
54 Varsity Lakes 27/mi²
55 Palm Beach 27/mi²
56 Middle Ridge 27/mi²
57 Ormeau 26/mi²
58 Douglas 26/mi²
59 Noosaville 24/mi²
60 Mudgeeraba 24/mi²
61 Burleigh Waters 24/mi²
62 Yeppoon 24/mi²
63 Berserker 24/mi²
64 Burdell 24/mi²
65 Mooroobool 23/mi²
66 South Mackay 23/mi²
67 Torquay 23/mi²
68 Cannonvale 22/mi²
69 West Mackay 22/mi²
70 Yeppoon city centre 22/mi²
71 Centenary Heights 22/mi²
72 Coomera 22/mi²
73 Trinity Beach 22/mi²
74 Clinton 21/mi²
75 East Toowoomba 21/mi²
76 Wilsonton 21/mi²
77 North Mackay 21/mi²
78 Manoora 20/mi²
79 Point Vernon 20/mi²
80 Beaconsfield 20/mi²
81 Condon 20/mi²
82 South Toowoomba 20/mi²
83 Biloela 20/mi²
84 Cranbrook 19/mi²
85 Bundaberg North 19/mi²
86 Rural View 19/mi²
87 Kawungan 19/mi²
88 Mount Low 18/mi²
89 Darling Heights 18/mi²
90 Red Hill 18/mi²
91 Brinsmead 18/mi²
92 Park Avenue 18/mi²
93 Calliope 18/mi²
94 New Auckland 18/mi²
95 Tannum Sands 18/mi²
96 The Range 18/mi²
97 Cairns North 18/mi²
98 Avenell Heights 17/mi²
99 Manunda 17/mi²
100 North Ward 17/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 5,320 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 5,320 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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