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Oldest Cities in Wellington Region

Top 35 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Wellington Region

1 Carterton 52.4
2 Waikanae 50.7
3 Raumati Beach 47.2
4 Paraparaumu 44.5
5 Masterton 42.6
6 Otaki 42.1
7 Upper Hutt 41.9
8 Khandallah 41.6
9 Whitby 41.5
10 Karori 41.0
11 Waterloo 40.5
12 Solway 40.1
13 Island Bay 39.2
14 Ngaio 39.1
15 Porirua 38.7
16 Churton Park 37.8
17 Wainuiomata 37.3
18 Tawa 37.3
19 Lower Hutt 37.2
20 Te Aro 37.2
21 Epuni 36.4
22 Avalon 36.1
23 Titahi Bay 35.5
24 Newlands 35.3
25 Homedale 35.2
26 Johnsonville 34.6
27 Naenae 34.5
28 Stokes Valley 34.5
29 Petone 33.8
30 Taita 33.5
31 Hataitai 33.2
32 Newtown 32.9
33 Cannons Creek 28.6
34 Mount Cook 27.3
35 Wellington 26.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Wellington Region often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Carterton has a median age of 52.4 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 Carterton's residents are over 52.4 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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