How far are Australia's cities from the ocean?
Of the 6 cities in Australia MapGO measured, Brisbane is the farthest from the ocean (12 km (7.7 miles)) and Gold Coast the closest (0.1 km (0 miles)).
Farthest from the ocean first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Queensland | 12 km (7.7 miles) | Near the coast |
| Perth | Western Australia | 10 km (6.3 miles) | Near the coast |
| Adelaide | South Australia | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) | On the coast |
| Sydney | New South Wales | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | On the coast |
| Melbourne | Victoria | 4 km (2.5 miles) | On the coast |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | 0.1 km (0 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the ocean?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in Australia is farthest from the ocean?
Of the 6 cities measured, Brisbane is the farthest from the coast: 12 km (7.7 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Australia is closest to the ocean?
Gold Coast, 0.1 km (0 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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