Smallest Cities in Victoria

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Smallest Cities — Victoria

1 Laverton 5,001

2 Seddon 5,048

3 Maffra 5,050

4 Hampton East 5,069

5 Waurn Ponds 5,198

6 Bannockburn 5,203

7 Capel Sound 5,246

8 Inverloch 5,257

9 Strathfieldsaye 5,283

10 Red Cliffs 5,294

11 Watsonia 5,352

12 Warrandyte 5,368

13 Balaclava 5,392

14 Chelsea Heights 5,393

15 Mont Albert North 5,407

16 Leongatha 5,408

17 Albanvale 5,457

18 Ballarat East 5,470

19 Heidelberg West 5,495

20 Eaglehawk 5,513

21 Ballarat Central 5,540

22 Kennington 5,545

23 Strathdale 5,555

24 West Melbourne 5,588

25 Hadfield 5,589

26 Dromana 5,651

27 Edithvale 5,683

28 Alphington 5,702

29 Woodend 5,709

30 Keilor 5,730

31 Caulfield 5,731

32 Frankston North 5,756

33 Westmeadows 5,780

34 Burnside 5,800

35 Bendigo city centre 5,808

36 Moorabbin 5,824

37 Geelong city centre 5,881

38 Stawell 5,889

39 Emerald 5,890

40 Niddrie 5,901

41 Black Rock 5,952

42 Burnside Heights 5,995

43 Heidelberg Heights 6,010

44 Albert Park 6,028

45 Scoresby 6,066

46 Whittlesea 6,117

47 Oak Park 6,137

48 Hamlyn Heights 6,146

49 Cobram 6,148

50 Carlton North 6,177

51 Delacombe 6,191

52 East Melbourne 6,196

53 Seymour 6,235

54 Oakleigh East 6,344

55 Aspendale Gardens 6,427

56 Fairfield 6,452

57 Upwey 6,501

58 Lysterfield 6,569

59 Montrose 6,595

60 Newborough 6,601

61 Clifton Hill 6,606

62 Williams Landing 6,607

63 Kialla 6,608

64 Kew East 6,620

65 Eltham North 6,712

66 Tullamarine 6,733

67 Botanic Ridge 6,739

68 Dallas 6,762

69 Viewbank 6,769

70 Geelong West 6,775

71 Bonbeach 6,855

72 McKinnon 6,878

73 Kyneton 6,904

74 Phillip Island 7,071

75 Parkville 7,074

76 Kyabram 7,099

77 Ashwood 7,154

78 Clifton Springs 7,264

79 Beaconsfield 7,267

80 Windsor 7,273

81 Aspendale 7,285

82 Heidelberg 7,360

83 Healesville 7,382

84 Noble Park North 7,394

85 Clarinda 7,441

86 Airport West 7,452

87 Castlemaine 7,506

88 Coburg North 7,562

89 Hughesdale 7,563

90 Narre Warren North 7,583

91 Blackburn North 7,627

92 Yarrawonga 7,630

93 Knoxfield 7,645

94 Croydon North 7,653

95 Irymple 7,700

96 Flemington 7,737

97 Patterson Lakes 7,793

98 Maryborough 7,830

99 Kilmore 7,865

100 Canterbury 7,926

The smallest cities in Victoria (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Laverton 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, Laverton 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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