Overview
Life expectancy is a widely used summary measure of population health. Although Australia’s national life expectancy is high compared with that of other countries, there are significant disparities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
You can also find regional statistics in the Regional overview dashboard; search for your community and select the relevant topic.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a number of direct and indirect health effects in Australia. For more information on the impacts of COVID-19, and as a result the data presented throughout this topic, please refer to Causes of death, Australia (ABS 2022a).