Changing Median Age of Population in Australia (2000-2030)

Australia’s median age has consistently increased from 34.4 in 2000 to a projected 39.5 by 2030, highlighting the country’s aging population. This steady rise is largely attributed to a combination of lower birth rates and increased life expectancy, a common trend in developed nations. Interestingly, the median age showed more stability between 2010 and 2017, remaining around 36.2 before accelerating again. Factors such as immigration may have temporarily slowed the aging process, but the overall trend towards an older population continues, shaping future social and economic dynamics.