# Total population by State / Territory (2011)

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

Across 9 areas — median 1,596,572, range 3,033–6,917,658.

## Highest (STE)

| Area | Value |
| --- | --- |
| New South Wales | 6,917,658 |
| Victoria | 5,354,042 |
| Queensland | 4,332,739 |
| Western Australia | 2,239,170 |
| South Australia | 1,596,572 |
| Tasmania | 495,354 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 357,222 |
| Northern Territory | 211,945 |

## Lowest

| Area | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Northern Territory | 211,945 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 357,222 |
| Tasmania | 495,354 |
| South Australia | 1,596,572 |
| Western Australia | 2,239,170 |
| Queensland | 4,332,739 |
| Victoria | 5,354,042 |
| New South Wales | 6,917,658 |

Interactive map: https://censusatlas.au/map/population/ste/2011