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Born in 1961? You are 64 or 65
65 if your birthday has already come this year, 64 if it is still to come. On your birthday in 2026 you turn 65.
As of Saturday 24 October 2026, Sydney time.
The Australian ages for 1961
| Milestone | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Enrol and vote (compulsory) | 18 | 1979 — reached |
| Preservation age — super | 56 if born before 1 July, 57 from 1 July | 2017 — reached or 2018 — reached |
| Age Pension age | 67 | 2028 |
1961 had no 29 February. Where each age comes from: the sources.
Born in 1961: your age on each birthday ahead
| Birthday in | Turning |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 65 |
| 2027 | 66 |
| 2028 | 67 |
| 2029 | 68 |
| 2030 | 69 |
| 2031 | 70 |
| 2032 | 71 |
| 2033 | 72 |
| 2034 | 73 |
| 2035 | 74 |
| 2036 | 75 |