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Youngest Cities in Auckland

Top 78 cities ranked by youngest cities

Youngest Cities — Auckland

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

The youngest cities in Auckland by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Wattle Downs has a median age of 27.4 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 Wattle Downs's population is under 27.4 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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