Population and household characteristics Older persons
Statistics related to older Queenslanders, usually defined as people over the age of 65 years.
Current Releases
Queensland Seniors, 2013–14 (report)
This report provides an overview of the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of Queensland seniors, with a particular focus on the elderly (75–84 years) and very elderly (aged 85 years and over). The statistics are derived from a number of Queensland Government and Australian Bureau of Statistics data sources.
Past Releases
The content in past releases may contain data for historical periods that have been revised in the latest release. For this reason, data should always be accessed from the latest release. Past releases are provided for reference purposes only.
Older Queenslanders, Census 2011 (report)
This bulletin highlights key statistics about older Queenslanders, derived from the ABS' 2011 Census of Population and Housing, including age profiles; geographic distribution; statistics about older Indigenous and overseas-born Queenslanders; living arrangements; care for children; voluntary work; need for assistance with core activities; and income.