One in six Victorians are ‘seniors’ – aged 60 years or more. By 2021, one in four Victorians will be seniors
- Population ageing is occurring because birth rates are falling, the “baby boomer” generation is getting older, and people are living longer.
- The trend towards an older population structure has been occurring over a number of decades both in Australia and in developed countries throughout the world.
For more information visit www.seniors.vic.gov.au or phone 03 9616 7777
Or download their handy wall chart here to get a more in-depth view of the where the current trends are heading.
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