Most Dense in Australia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Australia

1 Haymarket 02 63,913/mi²

2 Potts Point 02 45,067/mi²

3 Elizabeth Bay 02 43,917/mi²

4 Zetland 02 40,716/mi²

5 Darlinghurst 02 38,945/mi²

6 Southbank 07 36,502/mi²

7 Pyrmont 02 34,741/mi²

8 Surry Hills 02 34,409/mi²

9 Ultimo 02 32,217/mi²

10 Chippendale 02 28,900/mi²

11 Redfern 02 28,417/mi²

12 Melbourne City Centre 07 23,927/mi²

13 Newtown 02 23,903/mi²

14 Sydney Central Business District 02 23,754/mi²

15 Carlton 07 23,268/mi²

16 Paddington 02 21,872/mi²

17 Camperdown 02 19,545/mi²

18 Fitzroy 07 19,317/mi²

19 Collingwood 07 18,358/mi²

20 Balaclava 07 17,394/mi²

21 Windsor 07 17,317/mi²

22 Flemington 07 16,820/mi²

23 Cremorne 02 16,771/mi²

24 Richmond 07 16,429/mi²

25 Saint Kilda 07 15,718/mi²

26 Seddon 07 14,423/mi²

27 Fitzroy North 07 13,743/mi²

28 Abbotsford 07 12,253/mi²

29 Roxburgh Park 07 12,248/mi²

30 Brunswick West 07 11,611/mi²

31 Braddon 01 11,552/mi²

32 Box Hill 07 10,632/mi²

33 Northcote 07 10,402/mi²

34 Ascot Vale 07 10,338/mi²

35 Bentleigh 07 10,068/mi²

36 Clifton Hill 07 10,009/mi²

37 Canberra City 01 9,340/mi²

38 Scarborough 08 9,315/mi²

39 Nollamara 08 8,936/mi²

40 Essendon 07 8,887/mi²

41 Rivervale 08 8,580/mi²

42 Tuart Hill 08 8,494/mi²

43 Victoria Park 08 8,493/mi²

44 Carlton North 07 8,462/mi²

45 Haberfield 02 8,416/mi²

46 Meadow Heights 07 8,365/mi²

47 Chelsea 07 8,347/mi²

48 Greenvale 07 8,214/mi²

49 Subiaco 08 8,075/mi²

50 Mount Hawthorn 08 7,904/mi²

51 Doubleview 08 7,846/mi²

52 Toorak 07 7,721/mi²

53 Perth city centre 08 7,680/mi²

54 Mentone 07 7,673/mi²

55 Maidstone 07 7,572/mi²

56 Wembley 08 7,445/mi²

57 Yarraville 07 7,107/mi²

58 North Perth 08 7,087/mi²

59 Butler 08 6,981/mi²

60 Reservoir 07 6,933/mi²

61 Balga 08 6,898/mi²

62 East Victoria Park 08 6,891/mi²

63 Tapping 08 6,847/mi²

64 Maylands 08 6,839/mi²

65 Westminster 08 6,807/mi²

66 West Perth 08 6,795/mi²

67 Innaloo 08 6,666/mi²

68 Mount Lawley 08 6,664/mi²

69 Atwell 08 6,612/mi²

70 Kensington 07 6,436/mi²

71 Franklin 01 6,388/mi²

72 Aubin Grove 08 6,374/mi²

73 Alexander Heights 08 6,323/mi²

74 Carlisle 08 6,296/mi²

75 Queens Park 08 6,269/mi²

76 South Perth 08 6,267/mi²

77 Kinross 08 6,237/mi²

78 Klemzig 05 6,204/mi²

79 Bonner 01 6,182/mi²

80 Vermont 07 6,176/mi²

81 Montmorency 07 6,126/mi²

82 Mount Pleasant 08 6,057/mi²

83 Watsonia 07 6,014/mi²

84 Melville 08 6,003/mi²

85 Bedford 08 5,992/mi²

86 Merriwa 08 5,974/mi²

87 Avondale Heights 07 5,956/mi²

88 Ringwood East 07 5,947/mi²

89 Maribyrnong 07 5,931/mi²

90 Como 08 5,891/mi²

91 Dianella 08 5,796/mi²

92 Seville Grove 08 5,795/mi²

93 Gladstone Park 07 5,776/mi²

94 Willetton 08 5,733/mi²

95 Heathmont 07 5,709/mi²

96 Marangaroo 08 5,667/mi²

97 Casey 01 5,664/mi²

98 Amaroo 01 5,628/mi²

99 Kwinana 08 5,625/mi²

100 Braybrook 07 5,625/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Australia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Haymarket leads with 63,913 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. Haymarket has 63,913 people per square mile — that's roughly 100 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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