Get activity participation record 2014-2024

The population age 65 and older increased from 39.6 million in 2009 to 54.1 million in 2019 (a 36% increase) and is projected to reach 94.7 million in 2060. By 2040, there will be about 80.8 million older persons, more than twice as many as in 2000.

The physical activity guidelines for Australians for Australians ages 65+ it is recommended that they engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days.

The line graph shows that the percentage of the Australian population aged 65 and over has increased, from 4.6% in 1922 to 16.2% in 2021.

“The centenarian population, which means those aged 100 and over, will grow at an even faster rate – increasing by 200% from 5,300 in 2021 to 15,900 by 2041”, says Dr Wilson.

Exercise Right for Active Ageing is a national program designed for older Australians over 65. Supported by the Australian Government and managed by Sport Australia, funding from the Move it AUS – Better Ageing Grants Program subsidises 12 group exercise classes.

Adults aged 65 and older need: At least 150 minutes a week (for example, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking. Or they need 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity such as hiking, jogging, or running. At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles.

The 65+ age-group participation rate in sport-related activities is about 40.1%, while 44.6% of seniors report participating in only non-sport related physical activity. 62.4% of seniors report that they participated in physical activity three times per week, and 44% five times per week.

Adults aged 65 and older need: At least 150 minutes a week (for example, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking. Or they need 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity such as hiking, jogging, or running. At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles.

For people aged 65 years and over, we recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days. If you find 30 minutes difficult right now, start with just 10 minutes once or twice a day. After 2 weeks, increase to 15 minutes twice a day.

Physical activity in Australia more than half (55%) of adults do not meet the physical activity guidelines. 2 in 3 (70%) children aged 2 to 17 do not meet the guidelines.

By 2050, around one quarter of all Australians will be aged 65 years and over, with the proportion of younger Australians declining.

The population age 65 and older increased from 39.6 million in 2009 to 54.1 million in 2019 (a 36% increase) and is projected to reach 94.7 million in 2060. By 2040, there will be about 80.8 million older persons, more than twice as many as in 2000.

The physical activity guidelines for Australians for Australians ages 65+ it is recommended that they engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days.

The line graph shows that the percentage of the Australian population aged 65 and over has increased, from 4.6% in 1922 to 16.2% in 2021.

“The centenarian population, which means those aged 100 and over, will grow at an even faster rate – increasing by 200% from 5,300 in 2021 to 15,900 by 2041”, says Dr Wilson.

Exercise Right for Active Ageing is a national program designed for older Australians over 65. Supported by the Australian Government and managed by Sport Australia, funding from the Move it AUS – Better Ageing Grants Program subsidises 12 group exercise classes.

Adults aged 65 and older need: At least 150 minutes a week (for example, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking. Or they need 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity such as hiking, jogging, or running. At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles.

The 65+ age-group participation rate in sport-related activities is about 40.1%, while 44.6% of seniors report participating in only non-sport related physical activity. 62.4% of seniors report that they participated in physical activity three times per week, and 44% five times per week.

Adults aged 65 and older need: At least 150 minutes a week (for example, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking. Or they need 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity such as hiking, jogging, or running. At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles.

For people aged 65 years and over, we recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days. If you find 30 minutes difficult right now, start with just 10 minutes once or twice a day. After 2 weeks, increase to 15 minutes twice a day.

Physical activity in Australia more than half (55%) of adults do not meet the physical activity guidelines. 2 in 3 (70%) children aged 2 to 17 do not meet the guidelines.

By 2050, around one quarter of all Australians will be aged 65 years and over, with the proportion of younger Australians declining.