Demographics of survey respondents compared with the national GP workforce
| Characteristic | Survey respondents N (%) | Australian GP workforce N (%)29 |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 304 (52.1%) | 18 388 (57%) |
| Female | 272 (47.2%) | 14 013 (43%) |
| Remoteness area classification | ||
| Major city | 388 (70.1%) | 21 498 (66%) |
| Regional areas | 153 (27.7%) | 9544 (29%) |
| Remote and very remote areas | 12 (2.1%) | 1359 (4%) |
| Age group (years) | ||
| <45 | 138 (24.3%) | 11, 995 (37%) |
| 45–54 | 173 (30.4%) | 8515 (26%) |
| >54 | 258 (45.4%) | 11 891 (37%) |
| Years in practice (years) | ||
| 0–5 | 67 (11.5%) | NA |
| 6–15 | 131 (22.4%) | NA |
| ≥16 | 368 (63.1%) | NA |
GP, general practitioner, NA, not applicable.