Whyalla Population 2026
Whyalla has a population of 20,880, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in South Australia. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 270× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,880
Rank in Australia
#68
Coordinates
33.03°S, 137.56°E
~20 m elevation · Australia/Adelaide
Distance to capital (Canberra)
1,092 km
678 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Australia
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 1,469,163 | #5 |
| Adelaide Hills | 72,260 | #31 |
| Mount Gambier | 25,591 | #58 |
| Mount Barker | 21,554 | #64 |
| Gawler | 20,006 | #71 |
Cities near Whyalla
- Gawler20,006 people · ~206 km away
- Adelaide1,469,163 people · ~231 km away
- Adelaide Hills72,260 people · ~234 km away
- Mount Barker21,554 people · ~256 km away
- Broken Hill17,456 people · ~383 km away
- Mildura34,565 people · ~445 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Whyalla?
Whyalla has a population of 20,880 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Whyalla in?
Whyalla is located in South Australia, Australia.
Is Whyalla the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 1,092 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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