Smallest Cities in New South Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - New South Wales

1 Hurlstone Park 5,001
2 Scone 5,013
3 Bega 5,013
4 Tahmoor 5,014
5 Harris Park 5,043
6 Swansea 5,044
7 South West Rocks 5,058
8 Junee 5,066
9 West Kempsey 5,073
10 Hazelbrook 5,077
11 Glenfield Park 5,078
12 Glenbrook 5,078
13 Lake Munmorah 5,084
14 Kiama Downs 5,087
15 Port Kembla 5,088
16 Meadowbank 5,089
17 Old Bar 5,126
18 Ettalong Beach 5,161
19 Claremont Meadows 5,177
20 Glen Innes 5,184
21 Prospect 5,187
22 Glendenning 5,196
23 Fairfield East 5,198
24 Erina 5,205
25 Lambton 5,214
26 South Hurstville 5,221
27 West Wollongong 5,223
28 Currans Hill 5,251
29 Picton 5,282
30 Berowra Heights 5,286
31 Lisarow 5,299
32 Boambee East 5,304
33 Jamisontown 5,321
34 Werrington 5,328
35 Allawah 5,351
36 Telopea 5,356
37 Tumbi Vmbi 5,369
38 Worrigee 5,384
39 Normanhurst 5,387
40 Greenfield Park 5,394
41 Narwee 5,411
42 East Tamworth 5,417
43 Richmond 5,418
44 Abbotsford 5,431
45 West Pymble 5,441
46 Corowa 5,444
47 North Richmond 5,467
48 Greenwich 5,469
49 West Tamworth 5,471
50 Unanderra 5,476
51 Pemulwuy 5,532
52 Bangor 5,536
53 South Coogee 5,611
54 Adamstown Heights 5,621
55 Minchinbury 5,627
56 Ruse 5,632
57 Hebersham 5,643
58 Hillsdale 5,647
59 Newington 5,648
60 Holsworthy 5,657
61 Oyster Bay 5,689
62 Kanahooka 5,698
63 Corlette 5,699
64 Balgownie 5,722
65 Cootamundra 5,732
66 Bardia 5,747
67 Guildford West 5,762
68 Valentine 5,773
69 St Andrews 5,785
70 Eagle Vale 5,789
71 Woolgoolga 5,797
72 South Granville 5,829
73 Oatlands 5,833
74 North Nowra 5,856
75 Lugarno 5,869
76 Dundas Valley 5,875
77 East Ballina 5,882
78 Alstonville 5,912
79 Naremburn 5,924
80 Whalan 5,929
81 Raby 5,943
82 South Windsor 5,948
83 Woongarrah 5,962
84 Toronto 5,973
85 Barrack Heights 6,003
86 North Narrabeen 6,016
87 Elermore Vale 6,057
88 Mittagong 6,090
89 Wetherill Park 6,104
90 Warwick Farm 6,135
91 Nambucca 6,137
92 Nelson Bay 6,141
93 Fairlight 6,141
94 Heathcote 6,148
95 Asquith 6,160
96 Toormina 6,171
97 Kurri Kurri 6,174
98 Tweed Heads West 6,176
99 Concord West 6,178
100 Northbridge 6,183

The smallest cities in New South Wales (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hurlstone Park has a population of just 5,001. 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 5,001 residents, Hurlstone Park 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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