Remote Australia · Remoteness Area
People aged 65 and over
9.5%2021
People aged 65 and over make up 9.5% of Remote Australia's population — well below average, far lower than the typical area (15.8%). It ranks 8th from the bottom of 47 areas nationally.
Among its neighbours it's higher than Very Remote Australia and Very Remote Australia, but lower than Outer Regional Australia, Very Remote Australia and Very Remote Australia.
Trend across censuses
Not directly comparable across years.
Where Remote Australia sits
All remoteness area areas, 2021. The marker is Remote Australia — lower than 85% of areas.
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