Maryborough Population 2026
Maryborough has a population of 27,489, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Queensland. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 205× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,489
Rank in Australia
#53
Coordinates
25.54°S, 152.70°E
~11 m elevation · Australia/Brisbane
Distance to capital (Canberra)
1,136 km
705 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 Maryborough
- Hervey Bay52,230 people · ~29 km away
- Gympie22,424 people · ~72 km away
- Bundaberg73,747 people · ~83 km away
- Sunshine Coast398,840 people · ~130 km away
- Caloundra96,305 people · ~146 km away
- Narangba20,910 people · ~187 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maryborough?
Maryborough has a population of 27,489 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Maryborough in?
Maryborough is located in Queensland, Australia.
Is Maryborough the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 1,136 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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