Adelaide Hills Population 2026
Adelaide Hills has a population of 72,260, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in South Australia. Roughly 0.3% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,260
Rank in Australia
#31
Coordinates
34.91°S, 138.71°E
~426 m elevation · Australia/Adelaide
Distance to capital (Canberra)
949 km
589 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Australia
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 1,469,163 | #5 |
| Mount Gambier | 25,591 | #58 |
| Mount Barker | 21,554 | #64 |
| Whyalla | 20,880 | #68 |
| Gawler | 20,006 | #71 |
Cities near Adelaide Hills
- Adelaide1,469,163 people · ~10 km away
- Mount Barker21,554 people · ~23 km away
- Gawler20,006 people · ~35 km away
- Whyalla20,880 people · ~234 km away
- Mildura34,565 people · ~327 km away
- Mount Gambier25,591 people · ~374 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Adelaide Hills?
Adelaide Hills has a population of 72,260 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Adelaide Hills in?
Adelaide Hills is located in South Australia, Australia.
Is Adelaide Hills the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 949 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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