Table 1.
Descriptive statistics of factors associated with GP supply across postal areas, 2006
| Variable | Source | Year | Mean | SD | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP supply | |||||
| GP count | AMPCo | 2008 | 10.023 | 14.760 | (0, 118) |
| GPs per 1,000 | AMPCo | 2008/06 | 0.909 | 1.154 | (0, 22.727) |
| Annual gross taxable income ($10,000) | ATO | 2006 | 4.826 | 1.403 | (2.881, 19.363) |
| Labour force participation (%) | Census | 2006 | 73.188 | 6.945 | (42.610, 97.480) |
| Mortality Rate (per 1,000 persons) | Census | 2006 | 6.205 | 1.554 | (2.4, 36.7) |
| Rurality | |||||
| ARIA | Census | 2006 | 2.157 | 2.958 | (1, 15) |
| Amenities | |||||
| Hospitals | Directory | 2009 | 0.399 | 0.734 | (0, 11) |
| Private Schools | Directory | 2010 | 1.022 | 1.702 | (0, 14) |
| Indigenous (%) | Census | 2006 | 2.770 | 7.116 | (0, 88.366) |
| Female (%) | Census | 2006 | 49.667 | 2.524 | (24.55, 59.23) |
| Percent 0-14 (%) | Census | 2006 | 19.909 | 4.424 | (0, 38.498) |
| Percent 65+ (%) | Census | 2006 | 13.929 | 5.518 | (0, 42.947) |
| Population (1,000s) | Census | 2006 | 8.697 | 10.447 | (0.056, 85.333) |