Canberra is a city built by many of our older Canberrans. In 1950, Canberra was home to fewer than 20,000 people, and now the city is preparing for a population of more than 500,000 by 2030.
According to 2016 Census data, 12.5% of Canberrans are aged 65 years and over. This is about 50,000 people – and this number will continue to grow. We recognise the increasing number and proportion of Canberrans who are older as an asset to the city. At the same time we recognise the responsibility to ensure our city's services, health care, culture and infrastructure meet the needs of older people.
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