How large is South Australia compared with the rest of Australia?

South Australia occupies approximately one-eighth of the total land area of Australia.1

With a land area of 379,725 square miles (983,482 square km), it is the fourth largest among the country's eight states and territories. In comparison, the total land area of Australia is 2,968,401 square miles. Despite its significant size, the state accounts for less than 8 percent of the total Australian population.213