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Oldest Cities in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — South Australia

1 Port Pirie 77.0
2 Gawler 57.0
3 West Lakes 54.0
4 North Haven 51.0
5 Grange 49.0
6 Somerton Park 48.0
7 Strathalbyn 47.0
8 Gawler East 46.0
9 Hope Valley 46.0
10 Glengowrie 45.0
11 Fulham Gardens 45.0
12 Nuriootpa 45.0
13 Henley Beach 45.0
14 Lockleys 44.0
15 Golden Grove 44.0
16 Glenelg North 43.0
17 Paradise 43.0
18 Athelstone 43.0
19 Hallett Cove 43.0
20 Flagstaff Hill 43.0
21 Wynn Vale 42.0
22 Aberfoyle Park 42.0
23 Woodcroft 42.0
24 Happy Valley 42.0
25 Murray Bridge 42.0
26 Whyalla Stuart 41.0
27 Rostrevor 41.0
28 Highbury 41.0
29 Port Lincoln 41.0
30 Christie Downs 41.0
31 Mount Gambier 41.0
32 Warradale 41.0
33 Norwood 40.0
34 Modbury Heights 40.0
35 Naracoorte 40.0
36 Magill 40.0
37 Morphett Vale 40.0
38 Modbury North 40.0
39 Redwood Park 40.0
40 Greenwith 40.0
41 Salisbury East 40.0
42 Seaton 40.0
43 Valley View 39.0
44 North Adelaide 39.0
45 Seaford Rise 39.0
46 Port Augusta 39.0
47 Christies Beach 39.0
48 Aldinga Beach 39.0
49 Ingle Farm 39.0
50 Whyalla Norrie 39.0
51 Sheidow Park 38.0
52 Salisbury Heights 38.0
53 Northgate 38.0
54 Campbelltown 38.0
55 Pooraka 38.0
56 Adelaide Hills 37.5
57 Adelaide city centre 37.5
58 Salisbury Downs 37.0
59 Prospect 37.0
60 Modbury 37.0
61 Mitchell Park 37.0
62 Craigmore 37.0
63 Salisbury 37.0
64 Findon 37.0
65 Mount Barker 36.0
66 Para Hills 36.0
67 Klemzig 36.0
68 Windsor Gardens 36.0
69 Parafield Gardens 36.0
70 Salisbury North 35.0
71 Paralowie 35.0
72 Elizabeth Downs 34.0
73 Enfield 34.0
74 Kilburn 34.0
75 Burton 33.0
76 Mawson Lakes 33.0
77 Davoren Park 33.0
78 Adelaide 31.0
79 Blakeview 31.0
80 Andrews Farm 28.0
81 Munno Para West 27.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in South Australia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Port Pirie has a median age of 77.0 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 Port Pirie's residents are over 77.0 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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