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China
Australia
Area Comparison
Shenzhen is 6.2x smaller than Sydney
Population Comparison
Shenzhen has 3.3x more people than Sydney
Yes — Sydney is 6.2x larger than Shenzhen by area. Sydney spans 12,368 km² (4,775 mi²) while Shenzhen covers 1,997 km² (771 mi²) — a difference of 10,371 km². You could fit Shenzhen inside Sydney approximately 6 times.
To put Shenzhen's size in perspective, its area of 1,997 km² is roughly the same size as Tokyo (city proper). Meanwhile, Sydney at 12,368 km² is about 2.0x the size of Shanghai.
China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Known as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen covers 1,997 km² with a population of 17.6 million. The city was established in 1979. Shenzhen is known for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Shenzhen Metro.
Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years
Australia's largest city, known for the Opera House. Often called "The Harbour City", Sydney has an area of 12,368 km² and is home to 5.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1788. Visitors come for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Sydney Trains.
Sydney's administrative area is so large it stretches from the coast to the Blue Mountains foothills
Looking beyond city limits, the Sydney metropolitan area covers 12,368 km², which is 6.2x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Shenzhen metro area is also more populous, with 17.6 million people compared to 5.3 million.
Shenzhen has a population density of 8,793 people per km² — a densely populated city. Sydney, with 429 people per km², is a low-density, sprawling urban area. Shenzhen is dramatically more crowded, with 20.5x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Shenzhen in Asia versus Sydney in Oceania. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Both cities share a humid subtropical climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 10:00 AM in Shenzhen — a 2-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Shenzhen fits inside Sydney ~6 times
Density Gap
Shenzhen is 20.5x more densely populated
History
Sydney is ~191 years older
The straight-line distance from Shenzhen to Sydney is 7,403 km (4,600 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 13m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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