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Youngest Cities in New Zealand

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — New Zealand

1 Dunedin F7 23.6
2 Wellington G2 26.4
3 Upper Riccarton E9 26.8
4 Ilam E9 27.3
5 Mount Cook G2 27.3
6 Wattle Downs E7 27.4
7 Mangere E7 28.3
8 Addington E9 28.3
9 Homai E7 28.4
10 Cannons Creek G2 28.6
11 Flaxmere F2 29.0
12 Otara E7 29.3
13 Palmerston North F3 29.6
14 Wiri E7 29.9
15 Favona E7 30.0
16 Sydenham E9 30.6
17 Auckland E7 30.7
18 Raumanga F6 30.9
19 Awapuni F3 31.0
20 Frankton Junction G1 31.5
21 Queenstown F7 31.7
22 Glen Innes E7 31.9
23 Albany E7 32.0
24 Papatoetoe E7 32.1
25 Massey E7 32.2
26 West Harbour E7 32.2
27 Ngaruawahia G1 32.2
28 Mangere East E7 32.4
29 Tamaki E7 32.5
30 Manurewa E7 32.5
31 West End F3 32.7
32 Takaro F3 32.8
33 Newtown G2 32.9
34 Hataitai G2 33.2
35 Mangapapa F1 33.3
36 Taita G2 33.5
37 Tuakau G1 33.6
38 Kelston E7 33.7
39 Sunnyvale E7 33.7
40 Petone G2 33.8
41 Owairaka E7 33.8
42 Sandringham E7 33.9
43 Birkdale E7 34.1
44 Raureka F2 34.1
45 Grey Lynn E7 34.2
46 Bryndwr E9 34.2
47 Te Atatu Peninsula E7 34.2
48 Kawerau E8 34.2
49 Stokes Valley G2 34.5
50 Papakura E7 34.5
51 Naenae G2 34.5
52 Johnsonville G2 34.6
53 Pakuranga E7 34.6
54 Spreydon E9 34.7
55 Hastings F2 34.9
56 Terrace End F3 34.9
57 North East Valley F7 35.0
58 Pokeno G1 35.1
59 Claudelands G1 35.1
60 Homedale G2 35.2
61 Hamilton East G1 35.2
62 Saint Johns E7 35.3
63 Balmoral E7 35.3
64 Newlands G2 35.3
65 Glendene E7 35.3
66 Titahi Bay G2 35.5
67 Lynfield E7 35.6
68 Burnside E9 35.8
69 Rolleston E9 35.8
70 Mahora F2 35.9
71 Pakuranga Heights E7 36.0
72 New Windsor E7 36.0
73 Avalon G2 36.1
74 Waiuku E7 36.1
75 Lincoln E9 36.1
76 Lincoln E7 36.1
77 Blenheim F4 36.2
78 Hillcrest E7 36.3
79 Forrest Hill E7 36.3
80 Akina F2 36.3
81 Epuni G2 36.4
82 Birkenhead E7 36.5
83 Richmond TAS 36.5
84 Ellerslie E7 36.6
85 Tikipunga F6 36.6
86 Avondale E7 36.7
87 Beachlands E7 37.2
88 Western Heights E7 37.2
89 Saint Kilda F7 37.2
90 Pukekohe East E7 37.2
91 Papatowai F7 37.2
92 North Shore E7 37.2
93 Lower Hutt G2 37.2
94 Vogeltown F9 37.2
95 Te Aro G2 37.2
96 Manukau City E7 37.2
97 Havelock North F2 37.2
98 Rosedale F8 37.2
99 Stoke F5 37.2
100 Te Atatu South E7 37.2

The youngest cities in New Zealand by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Dunedin has a median age of 23.6 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 Dunedin's population is under 23.6 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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