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Youngest Cities in Wales

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Youngest Cities — Wales

1 Cardiff 34.7
2 Whitchurch 34.7
3 Rhiwbina 34.7
4 Llandaff 34.7
5 Thornhill 34.7
6 Newport 38.8
7 Caerleon 38.8
8 Flint 40.6
9 Clydach 40.6
10 Brymbo 40.6
11 Pyle 40.6
12 Newbridge 40.6
13 Crumlin 40.6
14 Undy 40.6
15 Brynamman 40.6
16 Merthyr Tydfil 41.0
17 Treharris 41.0
18 Abercanaid 41.0
19 Swansea 41.3
20 Gorseinon 41.3
21 Pontarddulais 41.3
22 Tonypandy 41.5
23 Rhondda 41.5
24 Aberdare 41.5
25 Pontypridd 41.5
26 Llantrisant 41.5
27 Mountain Ash 41.5
28 Tonyrefail 41.5
29 Beddau 41.5
30 Treorchy 41.5
31 Ferndale 41.5
32 Hirwaun 41.5
33 Brynna 41.5
34 Abercynon 41.5
35 Pontyclun 41.5
36 Llanharan 41.5
37 Pentre 41.5
38 Caerphilly 42.5
39 Risca 42.5
40 Gelligaer 42.5
41 Blackwood 42.5
42 Bargoed 42.5
43 Nelson 42.5
44 Abercarn 42.5
45 Rhymney 42.5
46 Bedwas 42.5
47 Abertridwr 42.5
48 Hengoed 42.5
49 Cwmbran 42.6
50 Pontypool 42.6
51 Blaenavon 42.6
52 Wrexham 42.9
53 Rhosllannerchrugog 42.9
54 Coedpoeth 42.9
55 Gresford 42.9
56 Neath 43.2
57 Briton Ferry 43.2
58 Ystalyfera 43.2
59 Glyn-neath 43.2
60 Cwmafan 43.2
61 Bridgend 43.3
62 Coity 43.3
63 Maesteg 43.3
64 Porthcawl 43.3
65 Aberkenfig 43.3
66 Pencoed 43.3
67 Ebbw Vale 43.4
68 Brynmawr 43.4
69 Tredegar 43.4
70 Abertillery 43.4
71 Barry 44.2
72 Penarth 44.2
73 Llantwit Major 44.2
74 Dinas Powys 44.2
75 Rhoose 44.2
76 Buckley 44.6
77 Deeside 44.6
78 Hawarden 44.6
79 Mold 44.6
80 Holywell 44.6
81 Broughton 44.6
82 Bangor 45.1
83 Caernarfon 45.1
84 Llanelli 46.6
85 Ammanford 46.6
86 Carmarthen 46.6
87 Burry Port 46.6
88 Rhyl 47.1
89 Prestatyn 47.1
90 Denbigh 47.1
91 Ruthin 47.1
92 Aberystwyth 47.2
93 Cardigan 47.2
94 Haverfordwest 48.6
95 Milford Haven 48.6
96 Pembroke Dock 48.6
97 Pembroke 48.6
98 Holyhead 48.7
99 Chepstow 49.4
100 Abergavenny 49.4

The youngest cities in Wales by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Cardiff has a median age of 34.7 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Cardiff's population is under 34.7 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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