Albany Population 2026

Albany has a population of 35,053, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 161× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

Location of Albany (capital Canberra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

35,053

Rank in Australia

#42

Coordinates

35.03°S, 117.88°E

~14 m elevation · Australia/Perth

Distance to capital (Canberra)

2,829 km

1,757 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Australia

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Perth	2,384,371	#4
Mandurah	107,643	#20
Bunbury	76,452	#29
Geraldton	38,595	#39
Kwinana	30,433	#49
Kalgoorlie	29,072	#52
Busselton	27,233	#54
Karratha	17,013	#80

Cities near Albany

Busselton27,233 people · ~279 km away
Bunbury76,452 people · ~280 km away
Mandurah107,643 people · ~342 km away
Rockingham15,312 people · ~365 km away
Kwinana30,433 people · ~367 km away
Perth2,384,371 people · ~390 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Albany?

Albany has a population of 35,053 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Albany in?

Albany is located in Western Australia, Australia.

Is Albany the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 2,829 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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