Population Qualitative Data

Population age groups

Adults (18 to < 46 years)
Adults (46 to < 65 years)
Elderly (≥ 65 years)
Adults (65 to < 75 years)
Adults (75 to < 85 years)
Adults (85 years and over)

Estimated percentage of the population covered by the data source in the catchment area

100% of NSW resident population with a valid Medicare Card (Australia's universal health care system) aged 18 and over during the period 1/1/2005-31/12/2020

Description of the population covered by the data source in the catchment area whose data are not collected (e.g., people who are registered only for private care)

Residents of other Australian States and Territories receiving care within NSW.
Population

Population size

7400000

Active population size

6524478

Population by age group

Age groupPopulation sizeActive population size
Adults (18 to < 46 years)
3100662
3061765
Adults (46 to < 65 years)
2093932
1966332
Elderly (≥ 65 years)
2337765
1496381
Adults (65 to < 75 years)
951369
793878
Adults (75 to < 85 years)
781400
497546
Adults (85 years and over)
604996
204957
Median observation time

Median time (years) between first and last available records for unique individuals

20.00

Median time (years) between first and last available records for unique active individuals (alive and currently registered)

20.00