SNPG956: Comparing Housing for Older People in Australia and UK

This presentation provides an international comparison of housing for older people, focusing on Australia and the UK. In Australia, a high percentage of individuals aged 65 and older reside in private dwellings, according to the 2017 census data. In the UK, data indicates that over half of the population aged 65+ lives as couples, with a significant proportion living in one-person households, highlighting the need for suitable housing options for older couples. The presentation references census data from both countries to support its analysis. Desklib offers a wealth of similar solved assignments and study resources for students.

International comparison-
housing for older people
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International comparison-Australia
In this chart it can be seen that Australia shows higher number of
private dwellings among people aged 65 years older. The data is
collected from the population census conducted in 2017 and it can
be seen that 99% people aged between 65-74 years and 75%
elders, aged 75 years above live in private dwellings in the nation
(abs.gov.au.2018).

International comparison- UK
The graph given above shows that more than half of the
entire population aged above 65 years lived as a couple in
a household. This can be considered as an increase from
previous reports of 2001 data. Furthermore, the graph also
indicates that around 31% of older people lived in one-
person households. This can be attributed to increased life
expectancy. Thus, housing for older couples requires
immediate attention as a negligible proportion of older
people live in community establishment
(webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk 2018).

References
abs.gov.au., 2018. 2071.0 - Census of Population and Housing: Reflecting Australia -
Stories from the Census, 2016. [online] Available at:
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/2071.0~2016~Main
%20Features~Ageing%20Population~14 [Accessed 11 Apr. 2018].
webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk., 2018. What Does the 2011 Census Tell Us About
Older People? - ONS. [online] Available at:
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20160107071740/http://www.ons.gov.uk/
ons/rel/census/2011-census-analysis/what-does-the-2011-census-tell-us-about-older-
people-/what-does-the-2011-census-tell-us-about-older-people--short-story.html#tab-
Living-arrangements- [Accessed 12 Apr. 2018].

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