People with disability in Australia 2026 brings together information from a range of national data sources to contribute to a greater understanding of disability in Australia. This latest update includes information on the disability population and characteristics of disability in Australia, as well as the health of people with disability. Other topics will be added to the report pages over time.
- Cat. no: DIS 82
Key findings
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In 2022, an estimated 1 in 5 (21%) people in Australia had disability (about 5.5 million people)
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54% (or 3.0 million) of people with disability use aids or equipment to assist with daily tasks
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32% of adults with disability rate their health as excellent or very good (69% without disability)
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43% of people with disability with unmet need for GP care cite long wait times and service availability as main reason