Hervey Bay Population 2026
Hervey Bay has a population of 52,230, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Queensland. Roughly 0.2% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,230
Rank in Australia
#32
Coordinates
25.29°S, 152.77°E
~9 m elevation · Australia/Brisbane
Distance to capital (Canberra)
1,165 km
723 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 |
| Caloundra | 96,305 | #22 |
Cities near Hervey Bay
- Maryborough27,489 people · ~29 km away
- Bundaberg73,747 people · ~63 km away
- Gympie22,424 people · ~101 km away
- Sunshine Coast398,840 people · ~155 km away
- Caloundra96,305 people · ~172 km away
- Narangba20,910 people · ~214 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hervey Bay?
Hervey Bay has a population of 52,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Hervey Bay in?
Hervey Bay is located in Queensland, Australia.
Is Hervey Bay the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 1,165 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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