Australia Facts
Capital of AustraliaThe capital of Australia is Canberra.
| Capital | Canberra |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 27.2 million |
| Total area | 7,692,024 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 4 people per km² |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Region | Oceania |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 27.2 million people = 27,200,000 people. Divided by 7,692,024 km²: 3.54 people per km², which rounds to 4.
Check it backwards
4 × 7,692,024 km² ≈ 26,922,084 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
How many people live in Australia?
About 27.2 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 4 people per km².
How big is Australia?
Australia covers 7,692,024 km² in total area.
What currency does Australia use?
The Australian dollar (AUD).