Sydney suburbs with aging populations triple to 54 as young families locked
Sydney suburbs with residents aged over 65 outnumbering those under 20 have tripled to 54 neighbourhoods since 2001, driven by population ageing and housing costs locking out young families. Potts Point-Woolloomooloo leads with 1,889 more seniors than under-20s. Conversely, developing outer suburbs like Schofields East retain young populations, with 9,848 more under-20s than over-65s.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 01:30 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 01:40 UTC
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