Located north-west of Melbourne, Grampians region resident population in June 2017 was 243,909. The population of Grampians region as a whole is projected to grow to 261,679 by 2021.
Grampians region population is ageing at a rate a higher than Victoria as a whole. In 2017, the percentage of people aged 65 year and over was 18.5% (Victoria 15.2%) and is projected to be 20.6% in 2021 (Victoria 16.7%).
The percentage of persons needing assistance with core activities (self-care, mobility and communication because of a long-term health condition, disability or old age) is 5.8%, higher than the Victorian average (5.1%). Life expectancy in the region is lower than the Victorian average and the burden of disease is higher.
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