Written by:
Robert Covino
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Founder & CEO
Welcome to the October 2026 edition of Mirus Industry Analysis (MIA).
Key Findings at a Glance
- 93.72% National occupancy, up 0.18 percentage points and the highest level in more than nine years
- 5,605 New permanent admissions in September, up 15.05% on August, with metropolitan admissions up 17.00%
- 239,160 Respite bed days, up 10.27%
- 20.63% Share of residents in care for less than six months, up 2.34 percentage points
Spring has brought more people into residential aged care, pushing national occupancy to a nine-year high. But more residents are staying for shorter periods, and that changes the planning picture for providers.
In this month’s video, we unpack what’s driving the shift, why regional reassessment times have improved so sharply, and what a narrowing care minute buffer means for your rosters. Watch the video below for full analysis.
