Warragul Population 2026
Warragul has a population of 19,856, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 284× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,856
Rank in Australia
#72
Coordinates
38.16°S, 145.93°E
~135 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne
Distance to capital (Canberra)
428 km
266 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Victoria
Cities near Warragul
- Traralgon26,907 people · ~53 km away
- Frankston East34,457 people · ~70 km away
- Burwood15,147 people · ~79 km away
- Balwyn North21,302 people · ~84 km away
- Melbourne5,435,590 people · ~93 km away
- St Albans37,629 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Warragul?
Warragul has a population of 19,856 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Warragul in?
Warragul is located in Victoria, Australia.
Is Warragul the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 428 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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