Batemans Bay Population 2026
Batemans Bay has a population of 17,519, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in New South Wales. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 322× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,519
Rank in Australia
#78
Coordinates
35.71°S, 150.18°E
~7 m elevation · Australia/Sydney
Distance to capital (Canberra)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New South Wales
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 5,638,830 | #1 |
| Newcastle | 508,437 | #7 |
| Central Coast | 346,596 | #10 |
| Wollongong | 280,153 | #13 |
| Maitland | 89,597 | #24 |
| Coffs Harbour | 78,759 | #28 |
| Port Macquarie | 51,965 | #33 |
| Tamworth | 43,874 | #35 |
Cities near Batemans Bay
- Tuggeranong Administrative District89,461 people · ~105 km away
- Canberra367,752 people · ~106 km away
- Goulburn24,565 people · ~114 km away
- Wollongong280,153 people · ~157 km away
- Liverpool31,078 people · ~210 km away
- Parramatta30,211 people · ~223 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Batemans Bay?
Batemans Bay has a population of 17,519 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Batemans Bay in?
Batemans Bay is located in New South Wales, Australia.
Is Batemans Bay the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 106 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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