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Rachel Jackson

Two cities lead Australia's ageing population

Hobart has taken the title of Australia's oldest capital city, based on median age data. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Hobart has taken the title as Australia oldest capital city, edging ahead of Adelaide for the first time since 2020.

The Tasmanian capital boasts a median age of 39.3 years, slightly above its South Australian counterpart at 39.2.

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