Australia's Ageing Population

Which age group makes up the largest share of Australia’s population?

• 0-4

• 30-34

• 55-59

• 85+

What is the main way population age data is collected in Australia?

In 2020, what percentage of Australians were aged 65 or over?

• 10

• 16

• 20

• 25

By 2063, the proportion of Australians aged 65 or over is expected to be:

• Almost 16%

• Almost 30%

• Almost 25%

• Almost 50%

One major societal challenge of an ageing population is:

• More schools will be needed

• Fewer working-age people for every retiree

• Less need for healthcare

• Decreased life expectancy

By 2035, health and aged-care spending is expected to reach about _ billion dollars each year:

Choose one body system you learned about in the last lesson (muscular, skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, or skin).

Explain one way this system naturally changes as people age, and describe why this could become a bigger issue as Australia’s population gets older.

Australia’s population is ageing, which could put pressure on healthcare, aged care, and the workforce.

Suggest two ways society could reduce the impact of an ageing population and explain how each suggestion would help individuals, families, or the economy.