CityofSwanProvidingforanageingPoPulation.pdfVIP

City of Swan Providing for an Ageing Population Why Plan for an ageing population? Population ageing and urbanisation are megatrends that influence the nature of communities and cities in the 21st century. The number of people aged over 60 as a proportion of the population will double from 11% to 22% by 20501. The increased health needs, reduced income and diminishing working age present economic and social challenges for society. This trend will present opportunities to influence societal perspectives on the role of aged residents within the community, with the potential