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Oldest Cities in Queensland

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Queensland

1 Bongaree 67.0
2 Banksia Beach 59.0
3 Caloundra 58.0
4 Main Beach 57.0
5 Noosaville 56.0
6 Urraween 55.0
7 Torquay 55.0
8 Pelican Waters 55.0
9 Golden Beach 55.0
10 Urangan 55.0
11 Runaway Bay 54.0
12 Noosa Heads 54.0
13 Bargara 54.0
14 Paradise Point 53.0
15 Scarborough 53.0
16 Point Vernon 52.0
17 Tewantin 52.0
18 Coombabah 51.0
19 Cleveland 51.0
20 Coolangatta 50.0
21 Tamborine Mountain 50.0
22 Douglas 50.0
23 Stanthorpe 50.0
24 Hope Island 50.0
25 Maryborough 49.0
26 Victoria Point 49.0
27 Bundaberg North 49.0
28 Tinana 49.0
29 Yeppoon 47.0
30 Maroochydore 47.0
31 Ormiston 47.0
32 Atherton 46.0
33 Margate 46.0
34 Buderim 46.0
35 Southside 46.0
36 Clontarf 46.0
37 Broadbeach 46.0
38 Coolum Beach 45.0
39 Highfields 45.0
40 Labrador 45.0
41 Currimundi 45.0
42 Sinnamon Park 45.0
43 Warwick 45.0
44 Rangeville 44.0
45 Little Mountain 44.0
46 Biggera Waters 44.0
47 Ayr 44.0
48 Cairns City 44.0
49 Mooloolaba 44.0
50 Benowa 44.0
51 Beaudesert 44.0
52 Rothwell 43.0
53 Middle Ridge 43.0
54 Palmwoods 43.0
55 Kippa-Ring 43.0
56 Carindale 43.0
57 Kewarra Beach 43.0
58 Broadbeach Waters 43.0
59 Birkdale 43.0
60 Wynnum 43.0
61 Wellington Point 43.0
62 Aspley 43.0
63 Ashmore 43.0
64 Wilsonton 42.0
65 Surfers Paradise 42.0
66 Chapel Hill 42.0
67 Gympie 42.0
68 The Gap 42.0
69 Highland Park 42.0
70 Burleigh Waters 42.0
71 West Mackay 42.0
72 Elanora 42.0
73 Carrara 42.0
74 Currumbin Waters 42.0
75 Bowen 42.0
76 Brighton 42.0
77 Bellbowrie 42.0
78 Burleigh Heads 42.0
79 Trinity Beach 42.0
80 Mooroobool 41.0
81 Tannum Sands 41.0
82 Wurtulla 41.0
83 Mount Warren Park 41.0
84 Mareeba 41.0
85 Helensvale 41.0
86 Bli Bli 41.0
87 Carseldine 41.0
88 Ferny Grove 41.0
89 Arundel 41.0
90 Manly West 41.0
91 Cornubia 40.0
92 Taigum 40.0
93 Hamilton 40.0
94 Cranbrook 40.0
95 Deception Bay 40.0
96 Beerwah 40.0
97 Albany Creek 40.0
98 Redland Bay 40.0
99 Newtown 40.0
100 Nambour 40.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Queensland often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Bongaree has a median age of 67.0 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 Bongaree's residents are over 67.0 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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