If you have typed "seniors dating Australia" into a search box, you probably already know the problem with the big apps. The people on them are young, they swipe fast, and the few your own age are often a long way away. Silver Senior Dating works the other way round. Our Australian members are mostly over 55, they are spread across every state, and you search by age and distance, so the singles you see are people you could actually meet for a coffee this weekend.
Older Aussie singles who are ready to meet
Around three in four of our Australian members are 55 or over, and the over-65s are the biggest single group. There are slightly more women than men, and the men lean a little older, with most of them in their sixties and seventies. Plenty are retired or easing into it. Some have been widowed, some divorced, and some have spent years too busy with work and grandchildren to think about dating at all.
What they share is that they would rather get to know someone properly than play games. Profiles here tend to be written in full sentences: the caravan trip they want to take, the grandkids, the golf handicap, the book club they would happily bring a partner along to. That makes it far easier to find something to say in a first message.
Say hello to members in Australia
A few of our Australian members over 50.
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ID verified John, 82
Hope Valley
My hobby's include landscape photography, hence I like to travel. Ballroom dancing, I take a beginners class each week and have a lot of fun and laughter. I do really love rock n roll though. I lawn bowl a couple of days a week for exercise and competition. Love a good movie with a good humane story. Also enjoy the occasional amateur play or music concert.
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Donna, 66
Grafton
I would like to meet someone who enjoys going out for coffee, visiting galleries and gardens, country drives with pub lunches. Someone who makes me laugh, but also is able to have serious conversations and isn’t afraid of vulnerability. Also your home is important to you and it is your haven in this crazy world
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Bob, 72
New Italy
Hi Bob M from New Italy Northern Nsw i am turning 73 young in December i am separate from Marriage for near 4 years i have the property hear at New Italy i am not looking for a live in relationship just a close Friend aged late 60s young to 70s + young from around the northern rivers area like Brooklet in the North to Evans Head in south an surrounding areas i like a hug / kiss/laugh / hug i am a social drinker none smoker
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ID verified Janelle, 53
Perth
My family, friends and animals mean the world to me. I live close to the beach which I walk every day when I'm home. I travel a lot with work which can be anywhere as long as I have internet. I love easy listening music, comedy, going out for dinner, travelling and finding the best in people. I would like to meet someone that is easy going, great values, loyal and has a great sense of humor. My goal is to retire in the next 5yrs with someone by my side, exploring new adventures and ticking off our bucket list.
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kris, 57
Wollongong
conversation in silence honesty without hiding or lying
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Maria, 60
Canberra
I am fit and healthy as i do weight lifting and love hiking, travelling, cooking, gardening. I love trying new things and new experiences. I have been told by many that i have a caring bubbly personality I want a man that i can share the wonderful joys in life
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Jamkat, 59
Essendon
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Mature dating in every state
New South Wales and Victoria have the most members, with Queensland close behind. South Australia and Western Australia have smaller but steady groups, and Tasmania has its own smaller group. The biggest city groups are in Melbourne and Sydney, followed by Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, with more on the Gold Coast and up the Queensland coast towards Bundaberg and Cairns.
We have written a page for each of the big five cities, with the suburbs our members live in and ideas for an easy first date:
- Senior dating in Sydney: the harbour city and its suburbs.
- Senior dating in Melbourne: our biggest city group of all.
- Senior dating in Brisbane: plus the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
- Senior dating in Adelaide: a city where the over-65s lead.
- Senior dating in Perth: older singles across WA.
Distance matters in a country this size
Australia is big, and a match in Townsville is not much use if you live in Geelong. When you set up your profile, choose how far you are happy to travel and the site will keep to it, both in searches and in the daily suggestions. Members in the regions often widen the circle a little; members in the capitals usually find plenty within half an hour's drive. You can change it whenever you like.
Regional members are very welcome. Plenty of our Australians live well outside the capitals, in places like Coffs Harbour, Taree, Wangaratta and Bundaberg, and for them a site like this can be easier than driving to the city for a singles night.
Ideas for a first date down under
Most members like to keep a first meeting short, public and daytime. In Australia that is easy to do well: a morning coffee by the water, a stroll along a beachfront path, a Saturday at the local market, or lunch at a bowls or golf club where you already know the faces. If the weather turns, a gallery or a museum gives you plenty to talk about. Our guide to first date ideas for seniors has more, and the safety page covers the sensible habits for meeting someone new.
Looking for SilverSingles in Australia?
A lot of Australians searching for "silver singles Australia" find us, so to be clear: we are a separate site with a similar name. SilverSingles' Australian address now takes you to its main site, run from the USA, which has a page for Australians over 50. We are a smaller senior dating community with a strong Australian membership, a free ID check and simple search by distance. Our SilverSingles comparison puts the two side by side, and the best senior dating sites guide looks at the other names Australians tend to consider.
Membership in Australian dollars
Joining is free, and members in Australia see membership prices in Australian dollars, so there are no surprises from currency conversion. Our pricing page lists every plan, and features explains what each level includes.
Questions Australians ask
Is Silver Senior Dating available in Australia?
Yes. Australia is our largest community, with members in every state and in all the major cities, plus many regional towns.
How old are the Australian members?
Most are 55 or over, and the over-65s are the largest group. You set the age range of the people you see.
Can I meet someone from the country rather than the city?
Yes. Set the distance you are happy to travel and you will see members within it, in the city or out in the country.
Is it the same as SilverSingles?
No. Silver Senior Dating is a separate site. See our comparison with SilverSingles.
Elsewhere: senior dating in New Zealand, or see every place we cover.
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