HOUSING TENURE AND COSTS OF OLDER AUSTRALIANS: GENDER ISSUES

Abstract

This paper investigates some aspects of housing amongst people aged 65 and over, using previously unpublished data. It aims to explore further the generally optimistic view of elderly people's housing and to illuminate the variety of circumstances within this population. The analysis concentrates on gender‐based inequalities. Although elderly people generally have adequate and affordable housing compared with the population as a whole, in terms of housing tenure and costs, elderly women lend 10 fare less well than their male counterparts. Gender inequalities in housing circumstances are discussed in relation to differences in marital status and income levels. Copyright © 1986, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved