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Indicator

People aged 65 and over

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

Australia over time

17.2% in 2021 ▲ +23.0%

Explore on the map

See how aged 65+ varies across Australia.

By block (sa1) By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By capital city By state / territory By australia By suburb / locality By urban area By urban centre By federal electorate By state electorate By section of state By section of state range By remoteness area

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest aged 65+ (2021 Census).

  1. Alps - West 60.9%
  2. Shoalwater Bay 59.1%
  3. Bibra Industrial 52.4%
  4. Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest 51.8%
  5. Deua - Wadbilliga 46.5%
  6. Bribie Island 45.9%

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Frequently asked questions

What is People aged 65 and over in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, People aged 65 and over across Australia was 17.2%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is People aged 65 and over measured?

Share of the population aged 65 years and over. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does People aged 65 and over vary across Australia?

Across the 2,385 SA2 areas with data, People aged 65 and over ranges from 0.0% to 60.9%, with a typical (median) area at 17.4%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can People aged 65 and over be compared across censuses?

Yes — People aged 65 and over is measured consistently enough to compare across the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Censuses, so the trend over time is meaningful. Nationally it has risen from 14.0% in 2011 to 17.2% in 2021.

Where can I see People aged 65 and over for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare People aged 65 and over down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). People aged 65 and over [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/share-65-plus