Most Dense in Austria

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Austria

1 Steyr 04 13,038/mi²

2 Graz 06 10,913/mi²

3 Vienna 09 10,560/mi²

4 Eggenberg 06 6,814/mi²

5 Hall in Tirol 07 5,533/mi²

6 Linz 04 5,527/mi²

7 Salzburg 05 5,142/mi²

8 Mödling 03 5,126/mi²

9 Sankt Pölten 03 4,816/mi²

10 Maria Enzersdorf 03 4,265/mi²

11 Wiener Neudorf 03 4,071/mi²

12 Ried im Innkreis 04 4,049/mi²

13 Puntigam 06 3,618/mi²

14 Straßgang 06 3,583/mi²

15 Brunn am Gebirge 03 3,296/mi²

16 Traun 04 3,068/mi²

17 Gallneukirchen 04 2,898/mi²

18 Lustenau 08 2,804/mi²

19 Innsbruck 07 2,725/mi²

20 Schärding 04 2,722/mi²

21 Korneuburg 03 2,711/mi²

22 Gösting 06 2,693/mi²

23 Perchtoldsdorf 03 2,654/mi²

24 Mattighofen 04 2,569/mi²

25 Seiersberg 06 2,534/mi²

26 Völs 07 2,533/mi²

27 Altach 08 2,462/mi²

28 Oberndorf bei Salzburg 05 2,308/mi²

29 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 02 2,163/mi²

30 Lauterach 08 1,930/mi²

31 Wiener Neustadt 03 1,905/mi²

32 Leopoldsdorf 03 1,867/mi²

33 Bregenz 08 1,809/mi²

34 Attnang-Puchheim 04 1,807/mi²

35 Mariatrost 06 1,784/mi²

36 Götzis 08 1,677/mi²

37 Vösendorf 03 1,649/mi²

38 Feldkirch 08 1,631/mi²

39 Baden 03 1,587/mi²

40 Schwaz 07 1,571/mi²

41 Knittelfeld 06 1,567/mi²

42 Lienz 07 1,541/mi²

43 Hörbranz 08 1,522/mi²

44 Wattens 07 1,510/mi²

45 Wörgl 07 1,500/mi²

46 Strasshof an der Nordbahn 03 1,406/mi²

47 Neunkirchen 03 1,257/mi²

48 Hohenems 08 1,233/mi²

49 Wolfurt 08 1,222/mi²

50 Rum 07 1,219/mi²

51 Favoriten 09 1,202/mi²

52 Langenzersdorf 03 1,178/mi²

53 Bludenz 08 1,128/mi²

54 Hard 08 1,125/mi²

55 Fischamend 03 1,119/mi²

56 Donaustadt 09 1,114/mi²

57 Kottingbrunn 03 1,114/mi²

58 Weiz 06 1,094/mi²

59 Freistadt 04 1,042/mi²

60 Stockerau 03 1,002/mi²

61 Floridsdorf 09 970/mi²

62 Guntramsdorf 03 964/mi²

63 Lochau 08 961/mi²

64 Neu-Guntramsdorf 03 953/mi²

65 Marchtrenk 04 926/mi²

66 Dornbirn 08 903/mi²

67 Villach 02 879/mi²

68 Berndorf 03 869/mi²

69 Purkersdorf 03 855/mi²

70 Sankt Martin 04 846/mi²

71 Bad Hall 04 826/mi²

72 Leibnitz 06 813/mi²

73 Sollenau 03 795/mi²

74 Telfs 07 794/mi²

75 Jenbach 07 794/mi²

76 Landeck 07 791/mi²

77 Wels 04 747/mi²

78 Rankweil 08 739/mi²

79 Laakirchen 04 739/mi²

80 Hötting 07 721/mi²

81 Jakomini 06 687/mi²

82 Pradl 07 670/mi²

83 Kalsdorf bei Graz 06 668/mi²

84 Lend 06 650/mi²

85 Voitsberg 06 638/mi²

86 Bruck an der Leitha 03 628/mi²

87 Enns 04 624/mi²

88 Ottakring 09 623/mi²

89 Neuhofen an der Krems 04 623/mi²

90 Gries 06 613/mi²

91 Simmering 09 604/mi²

92 Schwechat 03 591/mi²

93 Gänserndorf 03 589/mi²

94 Landstraße 09 586/mi²

95 Penzing 09 585/mi²

96 Meidling 09 581/mi²

97 Hainburg an der Donau 03 576/mi²

98 Spittal an der Drau 02 550/mi²

99 Hart 04 534/mi²

100 Amstetten 03 527/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Austria pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Steyr leads with 13,038 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. Steyr has 13,038 people per square mile — that's roughly 20 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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