Geraldton Population 2026

Geraldton has a population of 38,595, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 146× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,595

Rank in Australia

#39

Coordinates

28.78°S, 114.61°E

~15 m elevation · Australia/Perth

Distance to capital (Canberra)

3,315 km

2,059 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
Albany	35,053	#42
Kwinana	30,433	#49
Kalgoorlie	29,072	#52
Busselton	27,233	#54
Karratha	17,013	#80

Cities near Geraldton

Perth2,384,371 people · ~373 km away
Kwinana30,433 people · ~400 km away
Rockingham15,312 people · ~403 km away
Mandurah107,643 people · ~430 km away
Bunbury76,452 people · ~515 km away
Busselton27,233 people · ~546 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Geraldton?

Geraldton has a population of 38,595 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Geraldton in?

Geraldton is located in Western Australia, Australia.

Is Geraldton the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 3,315 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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