Most Dense in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - South Australia

1 Klemzig 6,921/mi²
2 Adelaide city centre 4,494/mi²
3 Adelaide 2,775/mi²
4 Mount Gambier 2,508/mi²
5 Port Lincoln 1,505/mi²
6 Golden Grove 963/mi²
7 Adelaide Hills 170/mi²
8 Goolwa 62/mi²
9 Mount Barker 59/mi²
10 Encounter Bay 38/mi²
11 Gawler 30/mi²
12 Morphett Vale 29/mi²
13 Whyalla 26/mi²
14 Parafield Gardens 22/mi²
15 Nairne 16/mi²
16 Nuriootpa 16/mi²
17 Salisbury North 13/mi²
18 Port Augusta 13/mi²
19 Flagstaff Hill 12/mi²
20 Greenwith 12/mi²
21 Magill 12/mi²
22 Ingle Farm 12/mi²
23 Athelstone 12/mi²
24 Salisbury East 11/mi²
25 Campbelltown 11/mi²
26 Blakeview 11/mi²
27 Salisbury 11/mi²
28 Andrews Farm 10/mi²
29 Rostrevor 10/mi²
30 Strathalbyn 10/mi²
31 Hope Valley 10/mi²
32 Wynn Vale 9/mi²
33 Munno Para West 9/mi²
34 Pooraka 9/mi²
35 Paradise 9/mi²
36 Findon 8/mi²
37 Modbury Heights 8/mi²
38 Highbury 8/mi²
39 North Adelaide 8/mi²
40 Para Hills 8/mi²
41 West Lakes 8/mi²
42 Whyalla Stuart 8/mi²
43 Sheidow Park 8/mi²
44 Fulham Gardens 8/mi²
45 Whyalla Norrie 8/mi²
46 Glenelg North 8/mi²
47 Burton 8/mi²
48 Davoren Park 8/mi²
49 Valley View 8/mi²
50 Norwood 8/mi²
51 Salisbury Downs 8/mi²
52 Henley Beach 8/mi²
53 Enfield 8/mi²
54 Grange 7/mi²
55 Seaford Rise 7/mi²
56 Lockleys 7/mi²
57 Christies Beach 7/mi²
58 Windsor Gardens 7/mi²
59 Somerton Park 7/mi²
60 Warradale 7/mi²
61 Glengowrie 7/mi²
62 Mitchell Park 7/mi²
63 Modbury North 7/mi²
64 Kilburn 7/mi²
65 Modbury 7/mi²
66 North Haven 7/mi²
67 Flinders Park 7/mi²
68 Plympton 7/mi²
69 Redwood Park 6/mi²
70 Gawler East 6/mi²
71 Blair Athol 6/mi²
72 Christie Downs 6/mi²
73 West Beach 6/mi²
74 Elizabeth Downs 6/mi²
75 Parkside 6/mi²
76 Newton 6/mi²
77 Seaford Meadows 6/mi²
78 Northfield 6/mi²
79 Brooklyn Park 6/mi²
80 Hillbank 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 6,921 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 6,921 people per square mile - that's roughly 11 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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