Perth Population 2026

Perth has a population of 2,384,371, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 8.8% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

2,384,371

Rank in Australia

Coordinates

31.95°S, 115.86°E

~34 m elevation · Australia/Perth

Distance to capital (Canberra)

3,088 km

1,918 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Australia

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Mandurah	107,643	#20
Bunbury	76,452	#29
Geraldton	38,595	#39
Albany	35,053	#42
Kwinana	30,433	#49
Kalgoorlie	29,072	#52
Busselton	27,233	#54
Karratha	17,013	#80

Cities near Perth

Kwinana30,433 people · ~32 km away
Rockingham15,312 people · ~38 km away
Mandurah107,643 people · ~65 km away
Bunbury76,452 people · ~154 km away
Busselton27,233 people · ~195 km away
Geraldton38,595 people · ~373 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Perth?

Perth has a population of 2,384,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Perth in?

Perth is located in Western Australia, Australia.

Is Perth the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 3,088 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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