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.
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.
Census of Population and Housing: Reflecting Australia – Stories from the Census, 2016. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2018].What Does the 2011 Census Tell Us About Older People? – [Accessed 12 Apr. 2018].