Capalaba Population 2026
Capalaba has a population of 18,002, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Queensland. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 313× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,002
Rank in Australia
#76
Coordinates
27.54°S, 153.20°E
~30 m elevation · Australia/Brisbane
Distance to capital (Canberra)
943 km
586 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 Capalaba
- Logan City345,098 people · ~14 km away
- Brisbane2,780,063 people · ~19 km away
- Narangba20,910 people · ~45 km away
- Gold Coast640,778 people · ~56 km away
- Caloundra96,305 people · ~83 km away
- Sunshine Coast398,840 people · ~99 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Capalaba?
Capalaba has a population of 18,002 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Capalaba in?
Capalaba is located in Queensland, Australia.
Is Capalaba the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 943 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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