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Largest Cities in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — South Australia

1 Adelaide 1,469,163
2 Adelaide Hills 72,260
3 Mount Gambier 25,591
4 Morphett Vale 24,002
5 Mount Barker 21,554
6 Gawler 20,006
7 Adelaide city centre 19,820
8 Parafield Gardens 16,872
9 Paralowie 16,530
10 Prospect 14,584
11 Murray Bridge 14,491
12 Port Pirie 13,896
13 Port Lincoln 13,810
14 Mawson Lakes 13,220
15 Port Augusta 12,788
16 Hallett Cove 12,512
17 Happy Valley 11,420
18 Woodcroft 11,326
19 Craigmore 10,943
20 Aberfoyle Park 10,795
21 Aldinga Beach 10,343
22 Seaton 10,208
23 Golden Grove 10,017
24 Salisbury North 9,724
25 Flagstaff Hill 9,624
26 Athelstone 8,992
27 Salisbury East 8,772
28 Greenwith 8,763
29 Magill 8,690
30 Ingle Farm 8,679
31 Hope Valley 8,223
32 Salisbury 8,136
33 Campbelltown 8,130
34 Andrews Farm 7,957
35 North Adelaide 7,794
36 Rostrevor 7,649
37 Wynn Vale 7,610
38 Pooraka 7,158
39 Blakeview 7,043
40 Whyalla Norrie 6,760
41 Paradise 6,699
42 Whyalla Stuart 6,605
43 Modbury Heights 6,577
44 Sheidow Park 6,507
45 Para Hills 6,468
46 Davoren Park 6,434
47 Highbury 6,432
48 Strathalbyn 6,348
49 Burton 6,242
50 Nuriootpa 6,213
51 Findon 6,178
52 Glenelg North 6,166
53 Northgate 6,154
54 Fulham Gardens 6,056
55 Klemzig 6,018
56 Valley View 6,007
57 Seaford Rise 5,992
58 Salisbury Downs 5,933
59 Naracoorte 5,876
60 Henley Beach 5,840
61 Munno Para West 5,823
62 Norwood 5,803
63 Grange 5,759
64 West Lakes 5,611
65 Lockleys 5,546
66 Modbury North 5,478
67 North Haven 5,457
68 Christies Beach 5,404
69 Mitchell Park 5,384
70 Kilburn 5,384
71 Somerton Park 5,356
72 Modbury 5,306
73 Gawler East 5,291
74 Enfield 5,289
75 Redwood Park 5,230
76 Christie Downs 5,227
77 Windsor Gardens 5,199
78 Glengowrie 5,185
79 Salisbury Heights 5,117
80 Warradale 5,096
81 Elizabeth Downs 5,031

The largest cities in South Australia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Adelaide leads with a population of 1,469,163, followed by Adelaide Hills and Mount Gambier. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 05 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Adelaide's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 05 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,213 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,612,570.

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