The statistic shows the ten largest cities in Australia in 2021. In 2021, around 5.26 million people lived in Sydney and the surrounding area, making it the most populous city in Australia.

Australia Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 22.768 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.673 % for 2023. Australia Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 24.964 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.701 % in 1971 and a record low of 22.181 % in 2013. Australia Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;Weighted average;

Population in largest city in Australia was reported at 5315600 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Australia Population in Largest City data was reported at 5,315,600.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,235,407.000 Person for 2023. Australia Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 3,709,165.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,315,600.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 2,134,673.000 Person in 1960. Australia Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;;

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Australia was reported at 22.52 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The statistic shows the total population of Australia from 1980 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. In 2023, Australia had a total population of about 26.95 million people. Population of Australia Australia is among the ten largest countries in the world, in terms of area size, although its total population is low in relation to this. Much of Australia’s interior remains uninhabited, as the majority of Australians live in coastal metropolises and cities. Most of the population is of European descent (predominantly British), although there is a growing share of the population with Asian heritage; only a small percentage belongs to the indigenous Aboriginal population. Australia's year-on-year population growth is fairly high compared to most other economically and demographically advanced nations, due to comparatively high rates of natural increase and immigration. Living standards Standard of living is fairly high in Australia, which can be seen when looking at the Human Development Index, which ranks countries by their level of human development and living standards, such as their unemployment rate, literacy rate, or life expectancy at birth. Life expectancy of Australia’s population is quite high in international comparison, for example, Australia is also among the leading countries when it comes to this key factor. Economically speaking, Australia is also among the leading nations, with a steadily rising employment rate, an increasing gross domestic product (GDP) with a steady growth rate, and a relatively stable share in the global GDP.

This horizontal bar chart displays urban population (people) by capital city using the aggregation sum in Australia and New Zealand. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This statistic displays the Australian cities with the greatest share of consumers following a vegetarian or mostly vegetarian diet in 2015/2016. That year, Melbourne ranked number ***** with **** percent of respondents eating little or no meat.

This horizontal bar chart displays median age (year) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Australia and New Zealand. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Since the 1960s, Australia's urbanization rate has consistently been above 80 percent, and in 2024 it has reached its highest ever rate at 86.75 percent. Historically, Australia has been one of the most urbanized countries in the world, due to high rates of immigration since the 20th century, which were generally to coastal, urban areas. However, despite its high urbanization rate, Australia is among the largest countries in the world; therefore its population density is among the lowest in the world.

Graph and download economic data for Geographical Outreach: Number of Branches in 3 Largest Cities, Excluding Headquarters, for Credit Unions and Financial Cooperatives for Australia (AUSFCBODULNUM) from 2004 to 2015 about branches, credit unions, Australia, financial, and depository institutions.

These files provide more detailed outputs from BITRE's 'Freight vehicle congestion in Australia’s five major cities - 2019' publication (see: https://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/2021/freight-vehicle-congestion-australias-five-major-cities-2019), which reported freight vehicle telematics based measures of traffic congestion for freight vehicles on 53 selected routes across Australia’s five mainland state capital cities—Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. The selected routes comprise the major motorways, highways and arterial roads within each city that service both passenger and freight vehicles.\r \r Disclaimers: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/disclaimers.

With 109.9 men per one hundred women in the city, the greater Darwin area in Australia has the highest sex ratio. This is in stark contrast to the demographics of the other major cities in Australia which have more women than men. This is consistent with the fact that more than two thirds of all women between 25 and 64 participating in the workforce.Despite this fact, there is still some disparity between men and women in high level position as women are multiple times more likely to be sexually assaulted while men are much more likely to be victims of murder.The perpetrators of crimes are also much more likely to be men as there are

Ultrashort-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are an emerging class of contaminants that remain underexplored in environmental research. This study examines their distribution in Australian drinking tap water, environmental waters, and wastewaters (n = 63) using nontarget analysis via high-resolution mass spectrometry. Thirteen ultrashort-chain PFASs were identified, including novel compounds such as perfluoroalkane sulfinate (PFPSi), hydrogen-substituted perfluoroalkyl carboxylate (H-PFCA), chloro-perfluoroalkanesulfonate (Cl-PFSA), and bis-perfluoroalkyl sulfonamide (bis-FASIs). Perfluoropropanesulfonic acid (PFPrS) was the most prevalent, detected in 83% of surface, groundwater, and wastewater samples, and in 67% of tap water samples from major Australian cities. Concentrations of PFPrS and perfluoroethanesulfonic acid (PFEtS) ranged from

Australia Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 3.382 Person/sq km in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.339 Person/sq km for 2021. Australia Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 2.263 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2022, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.382 Person/sq km in 2022 and a record low of 1.365 Person/sq km in 1961. Australia Population Density: People per Square Km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.;Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.;Weighted average;

Supplementary Information Files for Socio-economic groups moving apart: An analysis of recent trends in residential segregation in Australia's main capital citiesWe study changes in the spatial distribution and segregation of socio-economic groups in Australia using a new data set with harmonised census data for 1991 and 2011. We find a general increase in residential segregation by education and occupation groups across the major capital cities in Australia. Importantly, these trends cannot be explained in general by changes in the demographic structure of groups and areas but rather by the rise in the over and underrepresentation of groups across areas. In particular, our analysis reveals clear diverging trends in the spatial configuration of high and low socio-economic groups as measured by their occupation and education. Whereas high-skilled groups became more concentrated in the inner parts of cities, the low-educated and those working in low-status occupations became increasingly overrepresented in outer areas. This pattern is observed in all five major capital cities, but it is especially marked in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The dataset "aus_real_estate.csv" encapsulates comprehensive real estate information pertaining to Australia, showcasing diverse attributes essential for property assessment and market analysis. This dataset, comprising 5000 entries across 10 distinct columns, offers a detailed portrayal of various residential properties in cities across Australia.

The dataset encompasses crucial factors influencing property valuation and purchase decisions. The 'Price' column represents the property's cost, spanning a range between $100,000 and $2,000,000. Attributes such as 'Bedrooms' and 'Bathrooms' highlight the accommodation specifics, varying from one to five bedrooms and one to three bathrooms, respectively. 'SqFt' denotes the square footage of the properties, varying between 800 and 4000 square feet, elucidating their size and spatial dimensions.

The 'City' column encompasses major Australian urban centers, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, delineating the geographical distribution of the properties. 'State' further categorizes the locations into New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC), Queensland (QLD), Western Australia (WA), and South Australia (SA).

The dataset encapsulates temporal information through the 'Year_Built' attribute, spanning from 1950 to 2023, providing insights into the age and vintage of the properties. Moreover, property types are delineated within the 'Type' column, encompassing variations such as 'Apartment,' 'House,' and 'Townhouse.' The binary 'Garage' column signifies the presence (1) or absence (0) of a garage, while 'Lot_Area' provides an understanding of the land area, ranging from 1000 to 10,000 square feet.

This dataset offers a comprehensive outlook into the Australian real estate landscape, facilitating multifaceted analyses encompassing property valuation, market trends, and regional preferences. Its diverse attributes make it a valuable resource for researchers, analysts, and stakeholders within the real estate domain, enabling robust investigations and informed decision-making processes regarding property investments and market dynamics in Australia.

Sydney had the highest median house value compared to other capital cities in Australia as of April 2025, with a value of over **** million Australian dollars. Brisbane similarly had relatively high average residential housing values, passing Canberra and Melbourne to top the pricing markets for real estate across the country alongside Sydney. Housing affordability in Australia Throughout 2024, the average price of residential dwellings remained high across Australia, with several capital cities breaking price records. Rising house prices continue to be an issue for potential homeowners, with many low- and middle-income earners priced out of the market. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Australia’s house price-to-income ratio declined slightly to ***** index points. With the share of household income spent on mortgage repayments increasing alongside the disparity in supply and demand, inflating construction costs, and low borrowing capacity, the homeownership dream has become an unattainable prospect for the average person in Australia. Does the rental market offer better prospects? Renting for prolonged periods has become inevitable for many Australians due to the country’s largely inaccessible property ladder. However, record low vacancy rates and elevated median weekly house and unit rent prices within Australia’s rental market are making renting a less appealing prospect. In financial year 2024, households in the Greater Sydney metropolitan area reported spending around ** percent of their household income on rent.

The final Australian National Liveability Study 2018 datasets comprise a suite of policy relevant spatial indicators of local neighbourhood liveability and amenity access estimated for residential address points across Australia's 21 largest cities, and summarised at range of larger area scales (Mesh Block, Statistical Areas 1-4, Suburb, LGA, and overall city summaries). The indicators and measures included encompass topics including community and health services, employment, food, housing, public open space, transportation, walkability and overall liveability. The datasets were produced through analysis of built environment and social data from multiple sources including OpenStreetMap the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and public transport agency GTFS feed data. These are provided in CSV format under an Open Data Commons Open Database licence. The 2018 Australian National Liveability data will be of interest to planners, population health and urban researchers with an interest in the spatial distribution of built environment exposures and outcomes for data linkage, modelling and mapping purposes. Area level summaries for the data were used to create the indicators for the Australian Urban Observatory at its launch in 2020. A detailed description of the datasets and the study has been published in Nature Scientific Data, and notes and code illustrating usage of the data are located on GitHub. The spatial data were developed by the Healthy Liveable Cities Lab, Centre for Urban Research with funding support provided from the Australian Prevention Partnership Centre #9100003, NESP Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Healthy, Liveable Communities #1061404 and an NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship GNT1107672; with interactive spatial indicator maps accessible via the Australian Urban Observatory. Any publications utilising the data are not necessarily the view of or endorsed by RMIT University or the Centre of Urban Research. RMIT excludes all liability for any reliance on the data.

Major Australian cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane dominate theonline education platforms marketowing to high concentrations of universities, tech infrastructure, and corporate demand. These urban centres benefit from strong broadband connectivity and digital literacy, drawing both domestic and international learners. Meanwhile, regional expansion is underpinned by government efforts to bridge educational gaps, yet metropolitan areas remain primary hubs for content development, platform adoption, and market activity. The Australia online education platforms market stands at approximately USD 3.85 billion, reflecting robust growth in demand for digital learning services. This size is propelled by widespread digital adoption across remote and metropolitan areas, heightened by urbanisation and device penetration. Expansion into 2024 indicates continued uptake, with increasing student enrolment, policy backing, and infrastructure investments driving platform revenue upward—reaching close to USD 4 billion mid-year. Australia Online Education Platform Market Overview and Size