<P> New South Wales ( abbreviated as NSW ) is a state on the east coast of Australia . It borders Queensland to the north , Victoria to the south , and South Australia to the west . Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east . The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state . New South Wales ' state capital is Sydney , which is also Australia 's most populous city . In March 2017 , the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million , making it Australia 's most populous state . Just under two - thirds of the state 's population , five million , live in the Greater Sydney area . Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen . </P>
<P> New South Wales ( abbreviated as NSW ) is a state on the east coast of Australia . It borders Queensland to the north , Victoria to the south , and South Australia to the west . Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east . The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state . New South Wales ' state capital is Sydney , which is also Australia 's most populous city . In March 2017 , the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million , making it Australia 's most populous state . Just under two - thirds of the state 's population , five million , live in the Greater Sydney area . Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen . </P>
what is the population of new south wales
what is the population of new south wales
over 7.8 million
over 7.8 million