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Smallest Cities in New South Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — New South Wales

1 Port Kembla 5,012
2 Tahmoor 5,016
3 East Lismore 5,029
4 Lisarow 5,036
5 Fletcher 5,050
6 Boambee East 5,068
7 Singleton 5,076
8 Greenfield Park 5,078
9 South Hurstville 5,102
10 Jordan Springs 5,111
11 Glenfield Park 5,122
12 Lithgow 5,125
13 Lake Munmorah 5,128
14 Glendenning 5,131
15 Ocean Shores 5,145
16 Corlette 5,147
17 Woongarrah 5,147
18 Berowra Heights 5,162
19 Middleton Grange 5,181
20 West Pymble 5,211
21 Normanhurst 5,211
22 Adamstown Heights 5,215
23 Fairfield East 5,241
24 Currans Hill 5,251
25 West Tamworth 5,259
26 Elizabeth Bay 5,270
27 East Tamworth 5,273
28 North Tamworth 5,276
29 Aberglasslyn 5,301
30 Abbotsford 5,316
31 Corowa 5,317
32 Albury 5,323
33 Wingham 5,329
34 Dundas Valley 5,374
35 Cooranbong 5,377
36 Oyster Bay 5,379
37 Malabar 5,403
38 Hillsdale 5,412
39 Telopea 5,413
40 Kanahooka 5,417
41 Valentine 5,417
42 Elermore Vale 5,417
43 Richmond 5,418
44 South Coogee 5,421
45 Balgownie 5,427
46 Unanderra 5,430
47 Bangor 5,471
48 South Granville 5,484
49 Jamisontown 5,485
50 Woolgoolga 5,495
51 Shell Cove 5,497
52 Ruse 5,520
53 Lugarno 5,521
54 Girraween 5,537
55 Eleebana 5,548
56 East Ballina 5,587
57 Oatlands 5,598
58 North Nowra 5,610
59 Scone 5,613
60 Minchinbury 5,627
61 Narwee 5,636
62 Allawah 5,645
63 Hebersham 5,660
64 Alstonville 5,662
65 Toronto 5,670
66 St Andrews 5,688
67 Fairlight 5,695
68 Mittagong 5,725
69 Harris Park 5,738
70 Newington 5,741
71 Sefton 5,757
72 Holsworthy 5,771
73 Naremburn 5,772
74 Eagle Vale 5,779
75 Barrack Heights 5,834
76 South Windsor 5,855
77 North Narrabeen 5,855
78 Greenwich 5,860
79 Warwick Farm 5,864
80 Waitara 5,874
81 Raby 5,885
82 Adamstown 5,904
83 Lake Albert 5,908
84 Whalan 5,913
85 North Albury 5,913
86 Thirroul 5,920
87 Wentworth Falls 5,928
88 Heathcote 5,935
89 East Albury 5,942
90 Bulli 6,025
91 Kurri Kurri 6,048
92 Winmalee 6,057
93 Manly Vale 6,057
94 Villawood 6,067
95 Picnic Point 6,068
96 Jannali 6,078
97 Glen Innes 6,093
98 Nelson Bay 6,096
99 Wetherill Park 6,104
100 St Johns Park 6,119

The smallest cities in New South Wales (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Port Kembla has a population of just 5,012. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,012 residents, Port Kembla is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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