Least Dense in Western Australia

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Least Dense — Western Australia

1 Newman 1/mi²

2 Collie 10/mi²

3 Hocking 15/mi²

4 Midland 16/mi²

5 Busselton 27/mi²

6 Success 29/mi²

7 Wanneroo 31/mi²

8 Karratha 39/mi²

9 East Perth 43/mi²

10 Broome 48/mi²

11 Rockingham city centre 50/mi²

12 Kalamunda 50/mi²

13 Bullsbrook 52/mi²

14 Langford 95/mi²

15 Yanchep 100/mi²

16 Huntingdale 145/mi²

17 Currambine 160/mi²

18 Padbury 187/mi²

19 Bull Creek 298/mi²

20 Margaret River 320/mi²

21 Kardinya 334/mi²

22 Yokine 349/mi²

23 Roleystone 371/mi²

24 Geraldton 394/mi²

25 Port Hedland 528/mi²

26 Northam 630/mi²

27 Fremantle 676/mi²

28 Esperance 677/mi²

29 Kalgoorlie 730/mi²

30 Dawesville 767/mi²

31 Perth 932/mi²

32 Albany 1,028/mi²

33 Baldivis 1,118/mi²

34 Caversham 1,157/mi²

35 Bibra Lake 1,163/mi²

36 Alkimos 1,222/mi²

37 South Hedland 1,283/mi²

38 Dalyellup 1,367/mi²

39 Dudley Park 1,375/mi²

40 Wellard 1,407/mi²

41 Bunbury 1,428/mi²

42 Cooloongup 1,453/mi²

43 Kenwick 1,494/mi²

44 Lesmurdie 1,551/mi²

45 Port Kennedy 1,616/mi²

46 Beeliar 1,658/mi²

47 City Beach 1,669/mi²

48 Australind 1,784/mi²

49 Kelmscott 1,826/mi²

50 Wattle Grove 1,911/mi²

51 Forrestfield 1,962/mi²

52 Warnbro 2,016/mi²

53 Kewdale 2,082/mi²

54 Mandurah 2,194/mi²

55 Byford 2,224/mi²

56 Joondalup 2,252/mi²

57 Cable Beach 2,350/mi²

58 Southern River 2,376/mi²

59 Greenfields 2,492/mi²

60 West Busselton 2,546/mi²

61 Swan View 2,667/mi²

62 Mandurah city centre 2,684/mi²

63 Carramar 2,704/mi²

64 High Wycombe 2,961/mi²

65 Maddington 2,978/mi²

66 Waikiki 3,048/mi²

67 Bennett Springs 3,086/mi²

68 Rockingham 3,100/mi²

69 Yangebup 3,152/mi²

70 Craigie 3,156/mi²

71 Carey Park 3,165/mi²

72 Woodvale 3,187/mi²

73 South Bunbury 3,216/mi²

74 Beckenham 3,239/mi²

75 Eaton 3,253/mi²

76 Halls Head 3,406/mi²

77 Piara Waters 3,433/mi²

78 Carine 3,503/mi²

79 Canning Vale 3,517/mi²

80 Karrinyup 3,544/mi²

81 Ocean Reef 3,697/mi²

82 Gosnells 3,704/mi²

83 Wembley Downs 3,710/mi²

84 Parmelia 3,727/mi²

85 Cannington 3,738/mi²

86 Leeming 3,753/mi²

87 Floreat 3,754/mi²

88 Bayswater 3,766/mi²

89 Bassendean 3,803/mi²

90 Carnarvon 3,911/mi²

91 Balcatta 3,946/mi²

92 Harrisdale 3,970/mi²

93 Belmont 3,999/mi²

94 Safety Bay 4,001/mi²

95 Bentley 4,001/mi²

96 Meadow Springs 4,079/mi²

97 Mirrabooka 4,104/mi²

98 Mindarie 4,116/mi²

99 Noranda 4,155/mi²

100 Spearwood 4,183/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Western Australia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Newman has just 1 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 Newman, there are only 1 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 25,344,000 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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