Warrnambool Population 2026
Warrnambool has a population of 32,894, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 171× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,894
Rank in Australia
#46
Coordinates
38.38°S, 142.49°E
~24 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne
Distance to capital (Canberra)
684 km
425 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Victoria
Cities near Warrnambool
- Ballarat111,973 people · ~150 km away
- Torquay18,534 people · ~160 km away
- Mount Gambier25,591 people · ~162 km away
- Geelong282,809 people · ~166 km away
- Bacchus Marsh24,717 people · ~188 km away
- Horsham16,985 people · ~187 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Warrnambool?
Warrnambool has a population of 32,894 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Warrnambool in?
Warrnambool is located in Victoria, Australia.
Is Warrnambool the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 684 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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