Least Dense in Australian Capital Territory

Top 32 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Australian Capital Territory

1 Lyneham 20/mi²

2 Narrabundah 24/mi²

3 Chisholm 55/mi²

4 Monash 58/mi²

5 Wanniassa 80/mi²

6 Gordon 81/mi²

7 Evatt 112/mi²

8 Belconnen 143/mi²

9 Palmerston 144/mi²

10 Macgregor 144/mi²

11 Dunlop 152/mi²

12 Kaleen 153/mi²

13 Gungahlin 162/mi²

14 Kambah 162/mi²

15 Nicholls 184/mi²

16 Harrison 201/mi²

17 Ngunnawal 291/mi²

18 Tuggeranong Administrative District 974/mi²

19 Canberra 2,019/mi²

20 Campbell 2,338/mi²

21 Curtin 2,789/mi²

22 O'Connor 2,884/mi²

23 Bruce 3,281/mi²

24 Calwell 3,709/mi²

25 Ainslie 3,753/mi²

26 Watson 4,090/mi²

27 Amaroo 5,628/mi²

28 Casey 5,664/mi²

29 Bonner 6,182/mi²

30 Franklin 6,388/mi²

31 Canberra City 9,340/mi²

32 Braddon 11,552/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Australian Capital Territory offer spacious living with more land per resident. Lyneham has just 20 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

1. In Lyneham, there are only 20 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,425,276 square feet of city space.
2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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