In 2014, there were 27,011 registered physiotherapists, 83% of whom were employed in the physiotherapy field.
7 in 10
(67%) of employed physiotherapists were women, a decrease from 69% in 2011.
About 1 in 8
(13%) were aged 55 or older, an increase from 12% in 2011.
9 in 10
(92%) of employed physiotherapists worked in a clinical role.
34.7 hours
was the average number of hours worked weekly by physiotherapists. This was up slightly from 34.5 in 2011.
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FTE per 100,000 population was 83.3
an increase from 78.3 in 2011.
Source: AIHW National Health Workforce Data Set.
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