The survey of 12-hundred people nationwide and 12-thousand globally has found that compared to other countries, Australians are remarkably upbeat about their impending senior years.
More than half of all Australians over 65 believe old age only begins at 80.
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In China, more than two-thirds believe a person is old by the time they reach 60.
The survey was for healthcare company Bupa.

