General Practice
Health of the Nation

An annual insight into the state of Australian general practice

 

Download the full report  Read online 

General Practice
Health of the Nation

An annual insight into the state of Australian general practice

 

Download the full report  Read online 

A strong and sustainable general practice sector is vital for
the health of Australia.

The General Practice: Health of the Nation report is the only annual report that provides insights into the state of general practice in Australia.  

Incorporating data from a nationwide survey of general practitioners, the report examines current and emerging health issues and patient access to care, as well as profiling the workforce, job satisfaction and business of general practice.   

The theme of this year’s report is ‘innovation in general practice – barriers and enablers’.  

9/10

Each year, almost nine in 10 Australians visit a GP.

<2%

Less than 2% of people reported they were unable to see a GP when they needed to in 2022-23.

73%

73% of GPs are satisfied with their job, an increase from 66% in 2023.

1/3

Almost one third (32%) of current GPs plan to cease practising within the next five years.

44%

More doctors are recommending general practice as a career, increasing from 38% in 2023, to 44% in 2024.

Previous reports

The following reports are available for download as a PDF.