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Oldest Cities in New South Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — New South Wales

1 Tuncurry 62.0
2 Yamba 57.0
3 Nambucca Heads 57.0
4 Forster 57.0
5 Ballina 56.0
6 Tweed Heads 55.0
7 Bowral 55.0
8 Batemans Bay 53.0
9 Corowa 52.0
10 Tweed Heads South 52.0
11 Kiama 52.0
12 Corlette 52.0
13 Nelson Bay 51.0
14 Ulladulla 51.0
15 Alstonville 51.0
16 Cootamundra 51.0
17 Toronto 50.0
18 Wentworth Falls 50.0
19 Lake Munmorah 50.0
20 Tamworth 49.0
21 Glen Innes 49.0
22 Mittagong 49.0
23 Lithgow 49.0
24 Banora Point 49.0
25 Moama 49.0
26 Port Macquarie 48.0
27 Springwood 48.0
28 Green Point 48.0
29 Katoomba 48.0
30 Narrabeen 48.0
31 Belmont 48.0
32 East Ballina 48.0
33 Glenhaven 48.0
34 Kanahooka 48.0
35 Woy Woy 48.0
36 Tweed Heads West 47.0
37 Kingscliff 47.0
38 Abbotsford 47.0
39 Deniliquin 47.0
40 Sanctuary Point 47.0
41 Wingham 47.0
42 Warners Bay 46.0
43 Malabar 46.0
44 Mona Vale 46.0
45 Sylvania 46.0
46 Haberfield 46.0
47 Hunters Hill 46.0
48 Valentine 46.0
49 Belrose 46.0
50 Cowra 46.0
51 Murwillumbah 46.0
52 Newport 46.0
53 Mosman 45.0
54 Warilla 45.0
55 Woolgoolga 45.0
56 Albury 45.0
57 Lugarno 45.0
58 Dural 45.0
59 Long Jetty 45.0
60 Taree 45.0
61 Eleebana 45.0
62 Toormina 45.0
63 Bomaderry 45.0
64 Moss Vale 45.0
65 Northbridge 44.0
66 Cooma 44.0
67 Illawong 44.0
68 Grafton 44.0
69 Wahroonga 44.0
70 Earlwood 44.0
71 Broken Hill 44.0
72 Umina Beach 44.0
73 Sans Souci 44.0
74 Summer Hill 43.0
75 Heathcote 43.0
76 Maitland 43.0
77 Coffs Harbour 43.0
78 St Johns Park 43.0
79 Allambie Heights 43.0
80 Wauchope 43.0
81 Forestville 43.0
82 Woonona 43.0
83 Vaucluse 43.0
84 Terrigal 43.0
85 Oatley 43.0
86 Beecroft 43.0
87 Narraweena 43.0
88 Blakehurst 43.0
89 Cherrybrook 43.0
90 Saint Ives 43.0
91 Cronulla 43.0
92 Pennant Hills 43.0
93 Kempsey 43.0
94 West Pennant Hills 43.0
95 Bangor 43.0
96 Turramurra 43.0
97 Thirroul 43.0
98 Concord 43.0
99 Casino 43.0
100 Brighton-Le-Sands 43.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in New South Wales often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Tuncurry has a median age of 62.0 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 Tuncurry's residents are over 62.0 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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