Oldest Cities in Australian Capital Territory

Top 32 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Australian Capital Territory

1 Nicholls 44.0

2 Monash 43.0

3 Ainslie 42.0

4 Kambah 41.0

5 Curtin 41.0

6 Narrabundah 40.0

7 Wanniassa 39.0

8 Kaleen 39.0

9 Gordon 38.0

10 Tuggeranong Administrative District 37.5

11 Canberra City 37.5

12 Canberra 37.5

13 Calwell 37.0

14 Chisholm 37.0

15 Evatt 37.0

16 Dunlop 36.0

17 Palmerston 36.0

18 Amaroo 35.0

19 O'Connor 35.0

20 Lyneham 35.0

21 Watson 34.0

22 Macgregor 34.0

23 Ngunnawal 34.0

24 Casey 32.0

25 Gungahlin 31.0

26 Harrison 31.0

27 Braddon 30.0

28 Franklin 30.0

29 Belconnen 30.0

30 Bonner 30.0

31 Bruce 29.0

32 Campbell 28.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Australian Capital Territory often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Nicholls has a median age of 44.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Nicholls's residents are over 44.0 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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