Caloundra Population 2026
Caloundra has a population of 96,305, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Queensland. Roughly 0.4% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,305
Rank in Australia
#22
Coordinates
26.80°S, 153.12°E
~8 m elevation · Australia/Brisbane
Distance to capital (Canberra)
1,017 km
632 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Queensland
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 2,780,063 | #3 |
| 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 |
| Mackay | 84,333 | #26 |
Cities near Caloundra
- Sunshine Coast398,840 people · ~17 km away
- Narangba20,910 people · ~47 km away
- Brisbane2,780,063 people · ~74 km away
- Gympie22,424 people · ~82 km away
- Capalaba18,002 people · ~83 km away
- Logan City345,098 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caloundra?
Caloundra has a population of 96,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Caloundra in?
Caloundra is located in Queensland, Australia.
Is Caloundra the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 1,017 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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