Goal

A reasonable lifestyle and standard of living for all Tasmanians

Indicator - 1.1.8.

Proportion of retired Tasmanians who rely on government pensions or allowances as main source of income

Measure of Progress - 1.1.8.1.

Proportion of retired Tasmanians who rely on government pensions or allowances as main source of income.

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Baseline Measurement

During the year 2004-05 an estimated 67.9% of retired Tasmanians relied on government pensions or allowances as their main source of income. This compares with national average of 66.5%.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 6238.0, data available on request

Why do we use this Measure?

Retirement planning by Tasmania’s ageing population will help achieve financial independence.

Explanation of measure

The proportion of retired Tasmanians who rely on government pensions or allowances as their main source of income is an estimate based on responses obtained from a survey of Tasmanian households.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	1% below national average
2015	1% below national average
2020	1% below national average