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Born in 1972? You are 53 or 54
54 if your birthday has already come this year, 53 if it is still to come. On your birthday in 2026 you turn 54.
As of Saturday 24 October 2026, Sydney time.
The Australian ages for 1972
| Milestone | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Enrol and vote (compulsory) | 18 | 1990 — reached |
| Preservation age — super | 60 | 2032 |
| Age Pension age | 67 | 2039 |
1972 was a leap year, so a 29 February birthday is possible for it. Where each age comes from: the sources.
Born in 1972: your age on each birthday ahead
| Birthday in | Turning |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 |
| 2027 | 55 |
| 2028 | 56 |
| 2029 | 57 |
| 2030 | 58 |
| 2031 | 59 |
| 2032 | 60 |
| 2033 | 61 |
| 2034 | 62 |
| 2035 | 63 |
| 2036 | 64 |