More than a million Australians could be living with dementia in 40 years

A new report has also found dementia was Australia's leading cause of death in 2023.

Published: 5 October 2025
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  • 5 October 2025
  • SBS News

Over one million Australians will be living with dementia in 40 years — more than double the current number — according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

The Dementia in Australia report predicts that by 2065, the number of Australians living with dementia will more than double, reaching 1.1 million from just under 425,000 in 2024.