4139.3 - Persons Aged Fifty Years and Over, Queensland, Oct 1998  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/03/1999   
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ABOUT THIS RELEASE

Contains data on various aspects of the lifestyles of persons aged 50 years and over in Queensland. Details are provided on factors such as need for assistance in personal care, mobility inside or outside the house, current drivers licence, whether drives or has been a passenger in a private motor vehicle, and access to and use of public transport. Data are also given on sources of income and main source of income. Information on involvement and frequency in unpaid assistance and voluntary work, selected physical and social activities is also supplied. Data are also provided on use of selected facilities and equipment such as credit cards, automatic teller machines, microwaves and personal computers.