Australia Population: as % of Total: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 17.384 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.075 % for 2022. Australia Population: as % of Total: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 11.325 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.384 % in 2023 and a record low of 8.343 % in 1971. Australia Population: as % of Total: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;

Since 1960, age distribution across Australia's population has observed a fairly significant change. The share of the population below 14 years has dropped from over 30 percent to less than 20 percent; while the share aged over 65 has almost doubled. However, Australia's under-14 population is still larger than its over-65 population. The bulk of the population is aged between 15 and 64 years, and this group had its largest share of the population in 2009 when it made up over two-thirds of the entire population. This gradual change has come as a result of decreasing fertility and higher life expectancy, causing the average age of the population to rise.

In June 2022, it was estimated that around 7.3 percent of Australians were aged between 25 and 29, and the same applied to people aged between 30 and 34. All in all, about 55 percent of Australia’s population was aged 35 years or older as of June 2022. At the same time, the age distribution of the country also shows that the share of children under 14 years old was still higher than that of people over 65 years old. A breakdown of Australia’s population growth Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world, yet with a population of around 26 million inhabitants, it is only sparsely populated. Since the 1970s, the population growth of Australia has remained fairly constant. While there was a slight rise in the Australian death rate in 2022, the birth rate of the country decreased after a slight rise in the previous year. The fact that the birth rate is almost double the size of its death rate gives the country one of the highest natural population growth rates of any high-income country.
National distribution of the population Australia’s population is expected to surpass 28 million people by 2028. The majority of its inhabitants live in the major cities. The most populated states are New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Together, they account for over 75 percent of the population in Australia.

Australia Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 4,634,398.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,441,967.000 Person for 2022. Australia Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 1,968,607.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,634,398.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 876,100.000 Person in 1960. Australia Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

This statistic presents the results of a survey on perceived percentage of population over 65 years old by 2050 in Australia as of October 2018. According to data published by Ipsos, respondents in Australia overestimated the proportion of their population who will be over ** in 2050. On average, the respondents thought that around ** out of every 100 people in Australia will be over 65 years old in 2050, when the actual share of elderly population, according to projections by the World Bank, will be around ** percent in Australia.

ALSA is a population-based bio-psycho-social and behavioural study of older adults. The longitudinal data collected in the course of the ALSA study comprise the most comprehensive longitudinal database yet assembled on ageing Australians and the findings of the ALSA are directly relevant to policy formulation and planning of health and social services for an ageing population. For Wave 3 Clinical Data (1994-1995) information about the health histories of the respondents was elicited, including information on medication, blood pressure, and physical and mental disabilities. Ancillary data have also been collected from secondary providers, including Domiciliary and Rehabilitation Services, Meals on Wheels, and The Royal District Nursing Society. Lists of ALSA participants are compared periodically with the agencies’ lists to determine the prevalence and incidence of receipt of services from these organisations.

The Australian senior living market, valued at $6.03 billion in 2025, is experiencing robust growth, projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.17% from 2025 to 2033. This significant expansion is driven by several key factors. The aging Australian population, with a rising proportion of individuals aged 65 and over requiring assisted living arrangements, is a primary driver. Increased disposable incomes among older Australians and a growing preference for high-quality, amenity-rich retirement communities further fuel market demand. Government initiatives aimed at supporting aged care and improving access to senior living facilities also contribute to market growth. The market is segmented by property type (Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care) and location, with significant demand across major cities like Melbourne, Perth, and regional areas such as the Sunshine Coast and Hobart. Competition is intense, with established players like Aveo, RSL LifeCare, and Stockland vying for market share alongside smaller, specialized operators. The market's future trajectory is influenced by several trends. The increasing demand for specialized care, particularly for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, is driving growth in the memory care segment. Technological advancements, such as telehealth and smart home technology, are being integrated into senior living facilities to enhance resident care and independent living capabilities. Furthermore, a growing focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices within the industry is shaping future developments. While the market faces challenges, including rising construction costs and labor shortages, the overall outlook remains positive, driven by the long-term demographic trends and increasing demand for high-quality senior living options. The projected market size in 2033, extrapolated from the provided data, indicates a considerable expansion opportunity for both existing and new market entrants. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of the booming Australian senior living market, encompassing the period from 2019 to 2033. With a focus on the estimated year 2025 and a forecast extending to 2033, this study offers invaluable insights for investors, operators, and stakeholders navigating this dynamic sector. We delve deep into market size, segmentation, trends, and future growth potential, considering key players like Aveo, RSL LifeCare, and Stockland, among others. This report utilizes data from the historical period (2019-2024) and establishes a robust base year of 2025. Recent developments include: August 2023: Aware Super has invested an undisclosed amount to acquire the remaining 30% it does not own in Oak Tree Retirement Villages. This senior housing platform owns 48 complexes along Australia's Eastern seaboard., February 2023: Lendlease 'Grove' extension will deliver 45 new two- and three-bedroom independent villas with internal garage access and private covered alfresco entertaining. The project will also include a separate 124-bed residential aged care facility delivered by Arcare Aged Care, offering a continuum of care in high demand in the Ngunnawal region.. Key drivers for this market are: 4., Aging Population4.; Increased Longevity. Potential restraints include: 4., Inadequate Staffing. Notable trends are: Increasing Senior Population and Life Expectancy driving the market.

Australia Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 26.602 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.036 % for 2022. Australia Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 17.000 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.602 % in 2023 and a record low of 13.373 % in 1971. Australia Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;Weighted average;

PurposeAgeing in place is one of the greatest desires of elderly people. Assistive digital technologies could potentially delay the institutionalization of the elderly people and allow them ageing in place. This study develops a population-wide cost estimating framework for adopting digital technologies that can improve the quality of life of elderly people through examining an Australian region.MethodsWe developed a five-stage cost estimation framework, which involved progressive forecasting of elderly population and direct cost estimation methods. The forecasting and cost estimation models have been set for a 10-year period because the prediction accuracy from cross-sectional data is better in the short to medium term compared to the long-term. For cost estimation, we categorised the ageing population on the basis of the number of chronic diseases that they have contracted. Costs of assistive technologies were collected from open sources. The model has been tested in the Fitzroy and Central West, a regional area of Queensland in Australia. A stakeholder panel discussion in a workshop format was used to validate the appropriateness of the proposed framework and the study findings.ResultsThis study identified eight common chronic diseases with different comorbidity patterns in Australia. We also identified the required assistive technologies to assist patients with chronic diseases. This study estimated that annual per capita cost for technological intervention could range from AUD 4,169 to AUD 7,551 on the basis of different price margins of the technologies.ConclusionThe approach of categorising the aged cohorts on the basis of the number of chronic diseases helps estimate population-wide costs compared to using single technology intervention costs for a particular chronic disease cohort. The cost estimation framework and the method developed in this study can assist the government to estimate costs for ageing-in-place programs.

On the basis of revenue growth rates, the Aged Care Residential Services industry has posted healthy growth in recent years, supported by a significant uplift in government funding. However, this uplift in funding has been driven by financial sustainability concerns, as a notable proportion of industry providers have failed to post a profit. Elevated funding has also arisen from the need for improved aged care services following a damning Royal Commission review. Despite earlier government efforts to implement reforms designed to create a more consumer-driven, market-based system, concerns about the quality of care given by aged care residential providers have dominated the industry's operating landscape, with the current aged care legislation deemed not fit for purpose. The pandemic added to operators' woes by keeping aged care homes firmly in the spotlight. In recent years, higher compliance and operating costs, historically low occupancy rates and staffing shortages have added to the industry's challenges. These factors have contributed to the consolidation process currently taking place within the aged care sector as smaller providers are forced to close. Overall, industry revenue is expected to have risen at an annualised 5.4% over the five years through 2024-25 to $38.7 billion. This includes an anticipated jump of 10.7% in 2024-25, boosted by additional government funding, including an increase to the Australian National Aged Care Classification price from 1 October 2024. The industry’s operating environment is set to undergo structural changes following the enactment of the new rights-based Aged Care Act and the move to assign residential aged care places to the consumer rather than the provider. Hailed as a 'once-in-a-generation' reform, the new act will come into effect on 1 July 2025 and will have sweeping implications for the associated regulatory and funding models that underpin the industry. Amid fears of an aged care bed supply shortfall, new policies allowing for higher maximum room prices, new means-tested contributions and the retention of a small proportion of refundable accommodation deposits are being designed to ensure aged care providers can attract the necessary investment to improve the quality of care provided and build the new facilities required to house Australia's ageing population. Revenue is forecast to grow at an annualised 4.9% over the five years to 2029-30 to $49.1 billion as the residential aged care market becomes more responsive and innovative in its ability to house and care for older Australians.

ALSA is a population-based bio-psycho-social and behavioural study of older adults. The longitudinal data collected in the course of the ALSA study comprise the most comprehensive longitudinal database yet assembled on ageing Australians and the findings of the ALSA are directly relevant to policy formulation and planning of health and social services for an ageing population. Wave 6 (2000-2001) involved a full reassessment, including a comprehensive Computer-Assisted Personal Interview, home based assessments of physiological functions, self-completed questionnaires, and additional clinical studies of most respondents. Wave 3 included questions regarding changes in domicile, current health and functional status, new morbidity conditions, changes in medication, major life events, general life satisfaction, and changes in economic circumstances. Ancillary data have also been collected from secondary providers, including Domiciliary and Rehabilitation Services, Meals on Wheels, and The Royal District Nursing Society. Lists of ALSA participants are compared periodically with the agencies’ lists to determine the prevalence and incidence of receipt of services from these organisations.

Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Male data was reported at 11,168.540 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,144.123 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Male data is updated monthly, averaging 7,509.217 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,168.540 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 5,173.602 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status. Civilian Population refers to all usual residents of Australia aged 15 years and over except members of the permanent defence forces, certain diplomatic personnel of overseas governments customarily excluded from census and estimated population counts, overseas residents in Australia, and members of non-Australian defence forces (and their dependants) stationed in Australia.

This research paper and data was released on 1 December 2015, it continues the Commission's investigation of issues relating to the ageing of Australia's population, this time focusing on the housing choices made by older Australians. It considers available statistical evidence on the financial and accommodation aspects of housing decisions and draws out some of the policy issues affecting the wellbeing of older Australians and the broader community. The report examines the policies affecting the supply and cost of residential aged care and other age-specific housing, the influence of the tax and transfer system on housing decisions, and the issues in using home equity release to support living standards in retirement. In reaching its conclusions, the Commission drew on evidence from a survey of older Australians conducted on its behalf. The Commission engaged RFi Group to conduct a national survey of older Australians on the reasons for housing decisions relevant to this study. The survey was conducted online in September 2015, and involved 1500 Australians aged over 60 years. Key results from the survey are presented throughout the report. A more detailed description of survey methodology is given in appendix C.

Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Female data was reported at 11,537.574 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,511.997 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 7,796.701 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,537.574 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 5,315.728 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status. Civilian Population refers to all usual residents of Australia aged 15 years and over except members of the permanent defence forces, certain diplomatic personnel of overseas governments customarily excluded from census and estimated population counts, overseas residents in Australia, and members of non-Australian defence forces (and their dependants) stationed in Australia.

Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over data was reported at 22,706.114 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,656.120 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over data is updated monthly, averaging 15,305.918 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,706.114 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 10,489.330 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status. Civilian Population refers to all usual residents of Australia aged 15 years and over except members of the permanent defence forces, certain diplomatic personnel of overseas governments customarily excluded from census and estimated population counts, overseas residents in Australia, and members of non-Australian defence forces (and their dependants) stationed in Australia.

This report analyses the Australian male population aged 18 and older, including all citizens and residents. A resident is someone that has been residing in, or plans to reside in, Australia for 12 months or more over a 16-month period. The data for this report is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and is measured in people residing in Australia at the end of each financial year.

This report analyses the Australian population aged 70 and older, including all citizens and residents. A resident is someone that has been residing in, or plans to reside in, Australia for 12 months or more over a 16-month period. The data for this report is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and is measured in people residing in Australia at the end of each financial year.

This report analyses the Australian population aged 50 and older, including all citizens and residents. A resident is someone that has been residing in, or plans to reside in, Australia for 12 months or more over a 16-month period. The data for this report is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and is measured in people residing in Australia at the end of each financial year.

This project has been conducted in light of extensive research that is warning of rapidly increasing housing problems facing older people. The three main factors are: an ageing population, reducing rates of home ownership and significant increases in older people relying on rental accommodation to age-in-place in their later years. The objective of the Project is to increase awareness of older people’s housing issues across Australia, improve older people’s access to affordable housing and ensure better availability of services that can help older people in housing difficulty. More specifically the aims of this project for Western Australia are to: Identify what is the level of homelessness amongst the older population in WA and who is at risk of homelessness in WA; examine the current state policy frameworks that impact on the housing circumstances of older people in WA; identify what are the housing options that currently exist, what are their main characteristics and how do older people apply for them; identify what services are available to help older people access affordable and appropriate housing in WA; propose appropriate recommendations that will lead to a systems reform approach to improve assistance and housing for low income older people.

BackgroundAdvances in HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) has reduced mortality in people living with HIV (PLHIV), resulting in an ageing population of PLHIV. Knowledge of demographic details such as age, geographical location and sex, will aid in the planning of training and resource allocation to effectively care for the future complex health needs of PLHIV. MethodsAn agent-based, stochastic, geographical model was developed to determine the current and future demographic of PLHIV in Australia. Data and parameters were sourced from Australia's National HIV Registry and peer reviewed literature. Processes that were simulated include progression to AIDS, mortality and internal migration. FindingsThe model estimates the mean age of PLHIV in Australia is increasing at a rate of 0.49 years each year. The expected proportion of PLHIV in over 55 years is estimated to increase from 25.3% in 2010 to 44.2% in 2020. Median age is lower in inner-city areas of the capital cities than in rural areas. The areas with the highest prevalence of HIV will continue to be capital cities; however, other areas will have greater percentage growth from 2010 to 2020. ConclusionsThe age of the population of people living with HIV is expected to increase considerably in the future. As the population of PLHIV ages, specialist clinical training and resource provision in the aged care sector will also need to be addressed.