Housing utilisation and downsizing of older Australians | Research Capability & Technology Portfolio

There is discussion in policy circles and popular media about under-utilisation of housing by older Australians. This includes calls for older people to downsize and release their larger homes into the market for families. Studies using national surveys and in-depth interviews reveal insights into these issues and their potential policy implications.

Competitive advantage

Internationally recognised expertise in housing policy, design and practice
Strong background combining housing, urban and human behaviour research
Experience in undertaking policy-relevant research
Ground-breaking research into housing utilisation and downsizing
Leadership in international housing research and policy networks
Demonstrated ability in cross-disciplinary research collaboration and management
Extensive experience in community engagement and capacity building

Impact

Detailed insights into older people's housing and relocation preferences
Influence on housing policy and practice via government policy forums and reports
Membership of government advisory committees on housing and urban renewal

Successful outcomes

Major research reports on various aspects of population ageing, housing and urban environments
Initiating International collaborations on ageing and housing research

Capabilities and facilities

Multi-disciplinary research centre team
Established international network on housing and urban research issues
Publicly available CityVis online data visualisation and analytics