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Smallest Cities in Australia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Australia

1 Laverton 07 5,001
2 Park Avenue 04 5,001
3 Carey Park 08 5,001
4 Port Kembla 02 5,012
5 Tahmoor 02 5,016
6 East Lismore 02 5,029
7 Elizabeth Downs 05 5,031
8 Lisarow 02 5,036
9 Edens Landing 04 5,042
10 Kallaroo 08 5,042
11 Chisholm 01 5,045
12 Seddon 07 5,048
13 Maffra 07 5,050
14 Campbell 01 5,050
15 Fletcher 02 5,050
16 Calliope 04 5,060
17 Teneriffe 04 5,067
18 Ainslie 01 5,067
19 Boambee East 02 5,068
20 Hampton East 07 5,069
21 Singleton 02 5,076
22 Greenfield Park 02 5,078
23 Lyneham 01 5,085
24 Warradale 05 5,096
25 Bullsbrook 08 5,102
26 South Hurstville 02 5,102
27 Jordan Springs 02 5,111
28 Salisbury Heights 05 5,117
29 Glenfield Park 02 5,122
30 Lithgow 02 5,125
31 Lake Munmorah 02 5,128
32 Glendenning 02 5,131
33 Enoggera 04 5,133
34 Ocean Shores 02 5,145
35 Corlette 02 5,147
36 Woongarrah 02 5,147
37 Curtin 01 5,160
38 Berowra Heights 02 5,162
39 Iluka 08 5,168
40 Middleton Grange 02 5,181
41 Caversham 08 5,182
42 Glengowrie 05 5,185
43 Evatt 01 5,187
44 Tannum Sands 04 5,192
45 Waurn Ponds 07 5,198
46 Jindalee 04 5,198
47 Windsor Gardens 05 5,199
48 Bannockburn 07 5,203
49 Coolbellup 08 5,209
50 West Pymble 02 5,211
51 Normanhurst 02 5,211
52 Adamstown Heights 02 5,215
53 South Hobart 06 5,221
54 Christie Downs 05 5,227
55 Redwood Park 05 5,230
56 Fairfield East 02 5,241
57 Bennett Springs 08 5,246
58 Capel Sound 07 5,246
59 Currans Hill 02 5,251
60 Inverloch 07 5,257
61 West Tamworth 02 5,259
62 Beaconsfield 04 5,260
63 Darling Heights 04 5,269
64 Elizabeth Bay 02 5,270
65 East Tamworth 02 5,273
66 North Tamworth 02 5,276
67 Caboolture South 04 5,277
68 Strathfieldsaye 07 5,283
69 Enfield 05 5,289
70 Gawler East 05 5,291
71 Red Cliffs 07 5,294
72 Aberglasslyn 02 5,301
73 Monash 01 5,305
74 Modbury 05 5,306
75 Moonah 06 5,311
76 Abbotsford 02 5,316
77 Corowa 02 5,317
78 Merriwa 08 5,317
79 Albury 02 5,323
80 Wingham 02 5,329
81 Bedford 08 5,333
82 East Cannington 08 5,334
83 Woree 04 5,351
84 Watsonia 07 5,352
85 Somerton Park 05 5,356
86 New Norfolk 06 5,366
87 Bellbowrie 04 5,366
88 Warrandyte 07 5,368
89 Dundas Valley 02 5,374
90 Cooranbong 02 5,377
91 Stanthorpe 04 5,378
92 Oyster Bay 02 5,379
93 Mitchell Park 05 5,384
94 Kilburn 05 5,384
95 Balaclava 07 5,392
96 Chelsea Heights 07 5,393
97 Malabar 02 5,403
98 Booragoon 08 5,404
99 Christies Beach 05 5,404
100 Red Hill 04 5,406

The smallest cities in Australia (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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