Most Dense in Western Australia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Western Australia

1 Scarborough 9,315/mi²

2 Nollamara 8,936/mi²

3 Rivervale 8,580/mi²

4 Tuart Hill 8,494/mi²

5 Victoria Park 8,493/mi²

6 Subiaco 8,075/mi²

7 Mount Hawthorn 7,904/mi²

8 Doubleview 7,846/mi²

9 Perth city centre 7,680/mi²

10 Wembley 7,445/mi²

11 North Perth 7,087/mi²

12 Butler 6,981/mi²

13 Balga 6,898/mi²

14 East Victoria Park 6,891/mi²

15 Tapping 6,847/mi²

16 Maylands 6,839/mi²

17 Westminster 6,807/mi²

18 West Perth 6,795/mi²

19 Innaloo 6,666/mi²

20 Mount Lawley 6,664/mi²

21 Atwell 6,612/mi²

22 Aubin Grove 6,374/mi²

23 Alexander Heights 6,323/mi²

24 Carlisle 6,296/mi²

25 Queens Park 6,269/mi²

26 South Perth 6,267/mi²

27 Kinross 6,237/mi²

28 Mount Pleasant 6,057/mi²

29 Melville 6,003/mi²

30 Bedford 5,992/mi²

31 Merriwa 5,974/mi²

32 Como 5,891/mi²

33 Dianella 5,796/mi²

34 Seville Grove 5,795/mi²

35 Willetton 5,733/mi²

36 Marangaroo 5,667/mi²

37 Kwinana 5,625/mi²

38 Darch 5,620/mi²

39 Palmyra 5,614/mi²

40 Morley 5,607/mi²

41 Girrawheen 5,489/mi²

42 Clarkson 5,453/mi²

43 Duncraig 5,381/mi²

44 Ballajura 5,366/mi²

45 Bicton 5,352/mi²

46 Riverton 5,334/mi²

47 Thornlie 5,330/mi²

48 Nedlands 5,264/mi²

49 Applecross 5,257/mi²

50 Bertram 5,253/mi²

51 Cloverdale 5,249/mi²

52 Claremont 5,216/mi²

53 Iluka 5,168/mi²

54 Attadale 5,163/mi²

55 Mosman Park 5,160/mi²

56 Sorrento 5,142/mi²

57 Stirling 5,093/mi²

58 Quinns Rocks 5,086/mi²

59 East Fremantle 5,041/mi²

60 Madeley 4,955/mi²

61 East Cannington 4,939/mi²

62 Inglewood 4,937/mi²

63 Ellenbrook 4,875/mi²

64 Cottesloe 4,854/mi²

65 Mullaloo 4,828/mi²

66 Beechboro 4,707/mi²

67 Landsdale 4,695/mi²

68 Banksia Grove 4,660/mi²

69 South Lake 4,657/mi²

70 Secret Harbour 4,584/mi²

71 Greenwood 4,555/mi²

72 Hillarys 4,534/mi²

73 Kingsley 4,507/mi²

74 Booragoon 4,503/mi²

75 Kallaroo 4,502/mi²

76 Hamilton Hill 4,442/mi²

77 Coolbellup 4,341/mi²

78 Heathridge 4,327/mi²

79 Winthrop 4,299/mi²

80 Wilson 4,278/mi²

81 Parkwood 4,228/mi²

82 Aveley 4,217/mi²

83 Armadale 4,192/mi²

84 Spearwood 4,183/mi²

85 Noranda 4,155/mi²

86 Mindarie 4,116/mi²

87 Mirrabooka 4,104/mi²

88 Meadow Springs 4,079/mi²

89 Bentley 4,001/mi²

90 Safety Bay 4,001/mi²

91 Belmont 3,999/mi²

92 Harrisdale 3,970/mi²

93 Balcatta 3,946/mi²

94 Carnarvon 3,911/mi²

95 Bassendean 3,803/mi²

96 Bayswater 3,766/mi²

97 Floreat 3,754/mi²

98 Leeming 3,753/mi²

99 Cannington 3,738/mi²

100 Parmelia 3,727/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Western Australia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Scarborough leads with 9,315 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. Scarborough has 9,315 people per square mile — that's roughly 15 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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