Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 21, 2026

Health, wealth and housing: here’s what forecasters think Australia will look like in 2066

The intergenerational report – a predicted snapshot of life in 2066 – shows the population will grow to 40 million but fewer people will be having even fewer babies.

Health, wealth and housing: here’s what forecasters think Australia will look like in 2066

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The intergenerational report – a predicted snapshot of life in 2066 – shows the population will grow to 40 million but fewer people will be having even fewer babies.

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The intergenerational report – a predicted snapshot of life in 2066 – shows the population will grow to 40 million but fewer people will be having even fewer babies.

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