Most Dense in South Australia

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Most Dense — South Australia

1 Klemzig 6,204/mi²

2 Adelaide city centre 4,894/mi²

3 Adelaide 2,938/mi²

4 Mount Gambier 2,401/mi²

5 Port Lincoln 1,437/mi²

6 Golden Grove 936/mi²

7 Adelaide Hills 170/mi²

8 Mount Barker 70/mi²

9 Morphett Vale 29/mi²

10 Port Augusta 25/mi²

11 Gawler 24/mi²

12 Parafield Gardens 20/mi²

13 Paralowie 20/mi²

14 Prospect 18/mi²

15 Murray Bridge 17/mi²

16 Port Pirie 16/mi²

17 Mawson Lakes 16/mi²

18 Hallett Cove 15/mi²

19 Nuriootpa 14/mi²

20 Happy Valley 14/mi²

21 Woodcroft 14/mi²

22 Craigmore 13/mi²

23 Aberfoyle Park 13/mi²

24 Aldinga Beach 12/mi²

25 Seaton 12/mi²

26 Salisbury North 12/mi²

27 Flagstaff Hill 12/mi²

28 Athelstone 11/mi²

29 Salisbury East 11/mi²

30 Greenwith 11/mi²

31 Magill 10/mi²

32 Ingle Farm 10/mi²

33 Hope Valley 10/mi²

34 Salisbury 10/mi²

35 Campbelltown 10/mi²

36 Andrews Farm 10/mi²

37 North Adelaide 9/mi²

38 Rostrevor 9/mi²

39 Wynn Vale 9/mi²

40 Strathalbyn 9/mi²

41 Pooraka 9/mi²

42 Blakeview 8/mi²

43 Whyalla Norrie 8/mi²

44 Whyalla Stuart 8/mi²

45 Paradise 8/mi²

46 Modbury Heights 8/mi²

47 Sheidow Park 8/mi²

48 Para Hills 8/mi²

49 Highbury 8/mi²

50 Davoren Park 8/mi²

51 Burton 8/mi²

52 Findon 7/mi²

53 Glenelg North 7/mi²

54 Northgate 7/mi²

55 Fulham Gardens 7/mi²

56 Valley View 7/mi²

57 Seaford Rise 7/mi²

58 Salisbury Downs 7/mi²

59 Henley Beach 7/mi²

60 Munno Para West 7/mi²

61 Norwood 7/mi²

62 Grange 7/mi²

63 West Lakes 7/mi²

64 Lockleys 7/mi²

65 Modbury North 7/mi²

66 North Haven 7/mi²

67 Christies Beach 6/mi²

68 Mitchell Park 6/mi²

69 Kilburn 6/mi²

70 Somerton Park 6/mi²

71 Modbury 6/mi²

72 Gawler East 6/mi²

73 Enfield 6/mi²

74 Redwood Park 6/mi²

75 Christie Downs 6/mi²

76 Windsor Gardens 6/mi²

77 Glengowrie 6/mi²

78 Salisbury Heights 6/mi²

79 Warradale 6/mi²

80 Elizabeth Downs 6/mi²

81 Naracoorte 4/mi²

The most densely populated cities in South Australia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Klemzig leads with 6,204 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. Klemzig has 6,204 people per square mile — that's roughly 10 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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