Australia life expectancy projected to reach 89 for women, 86 for men by 2066

Australia’s Treasury is set to release its latest intergenerational report on Monday, offering a 40‑year outlook on the nation’s demographic and economic trajectory. The forecast projects a notable rise in longevity, with life expectancy at birth expected to reach 89 years for women and 86 years for men by 2066. At the same time, the report anticipates a contraction in the number of households, reflecting broader trends in family composition and population distribution.

The findings suggest that a growing proportion of Australians will experience life well into their 90s, underscoring the long‑term implications for health, pension and aged‑care policies. The Treasury’s analysis will assess how current government measures are likely to shape these outcomes, and the full report will be available alongside live updates via the Australia news blog, a breaking‑news email service, the free app, and the daily news podcast.