From Nimby to Wimby... Possibilities for Housing Options and New Spatial Arrangements of Neighbourhoods to Assist Positive Ageing in Place

Ageing population in Australia is exerting unprecedented changes in housing demand, location of housing and appropriate dwelling types. Availability of suitable, comfortable, affordable and accessible housing is important for older people, and will be a priority as the population in Australia ages. Current planning policy settings and reliance on market forces for housing provision is unlikely to deliver appropriate and affordable housing for all older Australians in the future, particularly for those with limited assets. The aim of the study is to understand demographic and housing pattern in South Australia and identify the housing options and supportive neighbourhood environments of aged population to assist positive ageing in place. The study established that in provision of housing for aged population there is need to consider neighbourhood environment, access to service and facilities, social inclusion and suitable and comfortable house.