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Hospital resources 2016–17: Australian hospital statistics
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Hospital resources 2016–17: Australian hospital statistics
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Topic: Hospitals
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2018) Hospital resources 2016–17: Australian hospital statistics, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 24 June 2026.
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In 2016–17:
- there were 695 public hospitals in Australia, providing about two-thirds (62,000) of all hospital beds
- total recurrent expenditure on public hospital services was $67 billion. About 66% of total recurrent expenditure (excluding depreciation) was for salaries, wages and superannuation. Medical, surgical and drug supplies accounted for 13% and administrative expenses accounted for a further 5%.
- 365,000 full-time equivalent staff were employed in providing public hospital services. About 41% of staff were Nurses (151,000) and 12% were Salaried medical officers (44,000).
- ISSN: 2205-5096
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-381-5
- Cat. no: HSE 205
- Pages: 105
Findings from this report:
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In 2016–17, Australia’s 695 public hospitals provided about 62,000 hospital beds
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There were 2.6 public hospital beds for every 1,000 people in 2016–17
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In 2016–17, 365,000 staff were employed in public hospital services, including 151,000 nurses
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$67 billion was spent on public hospital services in 2016–17—$41 billion was spent on salaries and superannuation