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Born in 1953? You are 72 or 73
73 if your birthday has already come this year, 72 if it is still to come. On your birthday in 2026 you turn 73.
As of Saturday 24 October 2026, Sydney time.
The Australian ages for 1953
| Milestone | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Enrol and vote (compulsory) | 18 | 1971 — reached |
| Preservation age — super | 55 | 2008 — reached |
| Age Pension age | 67 today | Already past it — it was lower when you reached it |
1953 had no 29 February. Where each age comes from: the sources.
Born in 1953: your age on each birthday ahead
| Birthday in | Turning |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 |
| 2027 | 74 |
| 2028 | 75 |
| 2029 | 76 |
| 2030 | 77 |
| 2031 | 78 |
| 2032 | 79 |
| 2033 | 80 |
| 2034 | 81 |
| 2035 | 82 |
| 2036 | 83 |