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Oldest Cities in Auckland

Top 78 cities ranked by oldest cities

Oldest Cities — Auckland

1 Orewa 59.8
2 Milford 55.3
3 Takapuna 50.9
4 Takanini 50.6
5 Henderson 47.1
6 Titirangi 45.5
7 Half Moon Bay 44.6
8 Parnell 44.3
9 Kumeu 43.6
10 Glendowie 43.5
11 Point Chevalier 42.7
12 Browns Bay 42.5
13 Hillsborough 42.2
14 Bucklands Beach 41.7
15 Sunnyhills 41.4
16 Remuera 41.2
17 Royal Oak 40.9
18 Green Bay 40.7
19 Warkworth 40.6
20 Botany Downs 39.7
22 Beach Haven 39.2
23 Dairy Flat 38.5
24 Blockhouse Bay 38.2
25 Ponsonby 38.0
26 Epsom 37.6
27 Mount Eden 37.5
28 Greenhithe 37.5
29 Howick 37.5
30 Meadowbank 37.5
31 New Lynn 37.3
32 Onehunga 37.3
33 Otahuhu 37.3
34 Oteha Valley 37.2
35 Manukau City 37.2
36 Western Heights 37.2
37 Beachlands 37.2
38 North Shore 37.2
39 Massey East 37.2
40 Pukekohe East 37.2
41 Te Atatu South 37.2
42 Avondale 36.7
43 Ellerslie 36.6
44 Birkenhead 36.5
45 Hillcrest 36.3
46 Forrest Hill 36.3
47 Waiuku 36.1
48 Lincoln 36.1
50 New Windsor 36.0
51 Lynfield 35.6
52 Glendene 35.3
53 Saint Johns 35.3
54 Balmoral 35.3
55 Pakuranga 34.6
56 Papakura 34.5
58 Grey Lynn 34.2
59 Birkdale 34.1
60 Sandringham 33.9
61 Owairaka 33.8
62 Kelston 33.7
63 Sunnyvale 33.7
64 Tamaki 32.5
65 Manurewa 32.5
66 Mangere East 32.4
67 Massey 32.2
68 West Harbour 32.2
69 Papatoetoe 32.1
70 Albany 32.0
71 Glen Innes 31.9
72 Auckland 30.7
73 Favona 30.0
74 Wiri 29.9
75 Otara 29.3
76 Homai 28.4
77 Mangere 28.3
78 Wattle Downs 27.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Auckland often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Orewa has a median age of 59.8 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 Orewa's residents are over 59.8 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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