Brisbane Population 2026
Brisbane has a population of 2,780,063, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Queensland. Roughly 10% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 2.0× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,780,063
Rank in Australia
#3
Coordinates
27.47°S, 153.03°E
~27 m elevation · Australia/Brisbane
Distance to capital (Canberra)
944 km
586 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Queensland
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 640,778 | #6 |
| Sunshine Coast | 398,840 | #8 |
| Logan City | 345,098 | #11 |
| Townsville | 201,313 | #15 |
| Cairns | 153,075 | #16 |
| Toowoomba | 142,163 | #17 |
| Caloundra | 96,305 | #22 |
| Mackay | 84,333 | #26 |
Cities near Brisbane
- Capalaba18,002 people · ~19 km away
- Logan City345,098 people · ~21 km away
- Narangba20,910 people · ~30 km away
- Gold Coast640,778 people · ~71 km away
- Caloundra96,305 people · ~74 km away
- Sunshine Coast398,840 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brisbane?
Brisbane has a population of 2,780,063 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Brisbane in?
Brisbane is located in Queensland, Australia.
Is Brisbane the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 944 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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