Table 1. Respondent Characteristics.

Characteristic	HunterSample N = 800
Gender
Male	388 (48.5%)
Female	412 (51.5%)
Age
Younger 18–49 years	437 (54.6%)
Older 50+ years	373 (45.4%)
Educational achievement
Secondary only	549 (68.6%)
Tertiary	251 (31.4%)
Employment
Paid full-time/part time employment	456 (57%)
Not in labour force	344 (43%)
Self-Rated Health
Poor/Fair	129 (16.1%)
Good, Very Good, Excellent	671 (83.9%)

Notes: The Hunter proportions are weighted to the population of the Hunter according to the 2006 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census. Self- assessed health status is weighted according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey 2007–2008.