Horsham Population 2026
Horsham has a population of 16,985, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 332× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,985
Rank in Australia
#81
Coordinates
36.71°S, 142.20°E
~133 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne
Distance to capital (Canberra)
643 km
399 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Victoria
Cities near Horsham
- Ballarat111,973 people · ~174 km away
- Mount Gambier25,591 people · ~177 km away
- Bendigo103,034 people · ~185 km away
- Warrnambool32,894 people · ~187 km away
- Bacchus Marsh24,717 people · ~225 km away
- Echuca15,056 people · ~237 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Horsham?
Horsham has a population of 16,985 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Horsham in?
Horsham is located in Victoria, Australia.
Is Horsham the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 643 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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