Australia Patient Handling Equipment Market Projected to Reach USD 451.29 Million by 2034

Market Overview
The Australia patient handling equipment market was valued at USD 263.87 Million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 451.29 Million by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.14% during the forecast period of 2026-2034. Expansion is driven by an aging population needing specialized mobility and care, government funding for aged care modernization, and increased focus on workplace safety to reduce caregiver injuries. Technological advancements including IoT-enabled systems are reshaping patient handling for safety and efficiency.

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Australia Patient Handling Equipment Market:
• AI integration in smart hospital beds enables real-time monitoring for fall detection and pressure ulcer prevention, enhancing patient safety and caregiver efficiency.
• Government initiatives like the AUD 15,000 funding for Assistive Technology expand accessibility to AI-powered mobility aids and home-based patient handling solutions.
• Major companies explore AI-driven ergonomic designs and automated transfer systems to minimize caregiver strain and improve workflow.
• AI-enabled predictive analytics help in preventing caregiver injuries, addressing the sector's 19.9% share of serious workers' compensation claims.
• Smart sensors and AI applications featured in devices such as the Hill-Rom Centrella Smart+ bed increase operational efficiency in healthcare facilities.
• Collaborative innovation showcased by platforms like the NSW Smart Sensing Network promotes AI, wearable tech, and AI to transform aged care services in compliance with new regulations.

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Market Growth Factors
Government investment in healthcare and aged care infrastructure is a major driver fueling the Australia patient handling equipment market. The Federal Budget commits AUD 2.2 billion annually for aged care reforms, emphasizing safe, high-quality care facilities. Programs like the Support at Home initiative, with a AUD 4.3 billion investment, aim to enable 1.4 million Australians to remain in their homes by providing funding for home-based patient handling equipment. Large-scale hospital expansion projects, especially in South Australia and Western Australia, further stimulate procurement of advanced lifting and transfer systems. This government-backed infrastructure growth is critical for expanding equipment adoption across acute, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings.

The rising aging population combined with an increasing incidence of chronic diseases also drives demand for patient handling equipment. Projections show that over 22% of the Australian population will be aged 65 and above shortly, a significant rise from previous decades. Health challenges such as stroke, obesity, arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases create sustained requirements for medical beds, wheelchairs, lifts, and transfer devices to assist mobility. Healthcare providers are adapting by integrating specialized patient support systems designed for elderly and mobility-impaired patients, enhancing care quality and efficiency while addressing complex mobility limitations.

Workplace safety regulations and heightened focus on caregiver injury prevention are advancing the adoption of mechanical patient handling solutions. Healthcare and social assistance sectors account for the highest rate of serious workers' compensation claims, primarily due to body stressing from manual handling. This has prompted hospitals and aged care facilities to prioritize the use of powered lifting devices, ceiling-mounted hoists, and ergonomically optimized transfer systems. These investments not only protect healthcare workers but also align with occupational health and safety legislations, promoting long-term workplace wellbeing and operational reliability.

Market Segmentation
Product
• Wheelchairs and Scooters
• Medical Beds
• Mechanical and Nonmechanical Equipment
• Ambulatory Aids
• Others

Type of Care
• Bariatric Care
• Fall Prevention
• Critical Care
• Wound Care
• Others

End User
• Hospitals
• Home Care Settings
• Elderly Care Facilities
• Others

Region
• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

Key Players
• Arjo
• Stryker
• Agiliti Health, Inc.

Recent Development & News
• April 2025: Arjo launched the Maxi Move 5, a mobile floor lift with touch sensor-activated motion assist and advanced positioning, designed to improve caregiver ergonomics and patient transfer safety through intuitive controls.
• February 2025: Stryker introduced the ProCeed hospital bed with an ultra-low profile for fall hazard reduction, enhanced maneuverability via a central fifth wheel, and customizable headboards, benefiting acute care efficiency.
• February 2025: Agiliti Health, Inc. unveiled the Essentia hospital bed featuring advanced safety functions and user-friendly controls aimed at minimizing fall incidents and boosting caregiver productivity in clinical environments.

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