Maps
Screening and diagnosis
PHN
2.1.1 Proportion of the Indigenous population that had an MBS health assessment by PHN, 2020–21 (map)
This map of Australia compares the proportion of MBS Indigenous health assessments in 2020–21, by PHN. The proportions for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from proportions of ≤10.9 in the lowest category to proportions ≤36.3 in the highest category.
2.1.2 Proportion of Indigenous Australians that had an Indigenous health assessment and an eye check by an optometrist by PHN, 2020-21 (map)
This map of Australia compares the proportion of Indigenous Australians that had an Indigenous-specific MBS health assessment and an eye check by an optometrist in 2020–21, by PHN. The proportions for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from proportions of ≤ 2.9 in the lowest category to proportions ≤8.9% in the highest category.
SA3
2.1.1 Proportion of the Indigenous population that had an MBS health assessment by SA3, 2020–21 (map)
This map of Australia compares the proportion of MBS Indigenous health assessments in 2020–21, by SA3. The proportions for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from proportions of ≤9.6 in the lowest category to proportions ≤53.7 in the highest category.
Roadmap region
2.1.1 Proportion of the Indigenous population that had an MBS health assessment by roadmap region, 2020–21 (map)
This map of Australia compares the proportion of MBS health assessments in 2020–21, by roadmap regions. The proportions for each roadmap region are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from proportions of ≤11.7 in the lowest category to proportions ≤46.7 in the highest category. The roadmap regions with the highest proportion of MBS health assessments were Townsville/Palm Island (47%) and South West Queensland (44%) while those with the lowest rates were Northern Metropolitan Sydney (5.9%) and Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne (4.5%).
2.1.2 Proportion of Indigenous Australians that had an Indigenous health assessment and an eye check by an optometrist by Roadmap region, 2020-21 (map)
This map of Australia compares the proportion of Indigenous Australians that had an Indigenous-specific MBS health assessment and an eye check by an optometrist in 2020–21, by Roadmap region. The proportions for each roadmap region are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from proportions of ≤2.9 in the lowest category to proportions ≤9.3 in the highest category. The roadmap regions with the highest proportion of MBS health assessments were Great South Coast (Vic) (9.2%) and Townsville/Palm Island (Qld) (8.1%) while those with the lowest rates were Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne (1.5%) and Northern Metropolitan Sydney (1.8%).
Treatment
PHN
Eye Diseases
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, by PHN, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, in 2018–20 by PHN. The rates for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤3.1 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤ 9.1(per 1,000 population) in the highest category.
Eye Injuries
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for injuries to the eye, by PHN, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, in 2018–20 by PHN. The rates for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤0.7 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤3.5 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category.
Eye procedures
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures, by PHN, 2017–19 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures, in 2017–19 by PHN. The rates for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤3.0 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤8.8 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category.
Cataracts
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery, by PHN, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery, in 2018–20 by PHN. The rates for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤1,902 (per 1,000,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤6,462 (per 1,000,000 population) in the highest category.
SA3
Eye Diseases
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, by SA3, 2018–120 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, in 2018–20 by SA3. The rates for each SA3 are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤4.2 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤49.8 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the SA3s with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye were West Coast, Richmond-Windsor and Mundaring (all under 1.6 per 1,000). The SA3s with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians Loddon-Elmore, Burnside and Norwood-Payneham-St Peters (all over 25 per 1,000).
Eye Injuries
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for injuries to the eye, by SA3, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, in 2018–20 by SA3. The rates for each SA3 are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤0.7 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤9.8 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the SA3s with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye were Wyong and Penrith (NSW) (both 0.3 per 1,000). The SA3s with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were Darwin City and Barkly (NT) (9.8 and 6.2 per 1,000, respectively).
Eye procedures
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures, by SA3, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures, in 2018–20 by SA3. The rates for each SA3 are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤4.8 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤52.2 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the SA3s with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures were West Coast (WA), Tuggeranong (ACT) and Wollondilly (NSW) (all less than 1.5 per 1,000). The SA3s with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were, Loddon-Elmore, Burnside and Norwood-Payneham-St Peters (all over 25 per 1,000).
Cataracts
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery, by SA3, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery, in 2018–20 by SA3. The rates for each SA3 are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤2,802 (per 1,000,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤40,316 (per 1,000,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the SA3s with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery were Mount Druitt (NSW) and Penrith (NSW) (both less than 800 per 1,000,000). The SA3s with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were Loddon-Elmore, Burnside and Norwood-Payneham-St Peters, (over 20,000 per 1,000,000).
Roadmap region
Eye Diseases
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, by roadmap region, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, in 2018–20 by roadmap region. The rates for each roadmap region are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤4.1 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤12.9 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the roadmap regions with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye were the ACT, Western Metropolitan Sydney and North West (all under 2.5 per 1,000). The roadmap regions with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were Pilbara, East Gippsland and South West Queensland (all over 10 per 1,000).
Eye Injuries
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for injuries to the eye, by roadmap region, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, in 2018–20 by roadmap region. The rates for each roadmap region are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤1.1 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤6.3 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the roadmap regions with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye were Central Coast (NSW) North West and South (both in Tas) (equal to or under 0.3 per 1,000). The roadmap regions with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were Barkly and Central Australia (NT) (6.3 and 4.6 per 1,000, respectively).
Eye procedures
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures, by roadmap region, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures, in 2018–20 by roadmap region. The rates for each roadmap region are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤4.1 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤12.9 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the roadmap regions with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures were Western Metropolitan Sydney, the ACT and Limestone Coast (all under 2.5 per 1,000). The roadmap regions with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were Pilbara, Mid West and South West Queensland (all above 9.6 per 1,000).
Cataracts
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery, by roadmap region, 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery, in 2018–20 by roadmap region. The rates for each roadmap region are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤1,851 (per 1,000,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤6,911 (per 1,000,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the roadmap regions with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery were North West (Tas) Western Metropolitan Sydney, Northern Metropolitan Sydney and the Australian Capital Territory (all under 1,500 per 1,000,000). The roadmap regions with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were South West Queensland, Central Tablelands (NSW) and North West Queensland (all over 6,500 per 1,000,000).
IREG
Eye Diseases
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, by Indigenous region (IREG), 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, in 2018–20 by Indigenous region (IREG). The rates for each IREG are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤3.2 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤13.1 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the IREGs with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye were the ACT, Port Lincoln-Ceduna and Sydney-Wollongong (all under 3.5 per 1,000). The IREGs with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were South Hedland, West Kimberley and Apatula (all over 9 per 1,000).
Eye Injuries
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for injuries to the eye, by Indigenous region (IREG), 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye, in 2018–20 by Indigenous region (IREG). The rates for each IREG are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤1.1 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤6.2 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the IREG with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for diseases of the eye was Tasmania (0.3 per 1,000). The IREGs with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were Tenant Creek (6.2 per 1,000) and Alice Springs and Apatula (NT) (both 4.6 per 1,000).
Eye procedures
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures, by Indigenous region (IREG), 2018–20 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures, in 2018–20 by Indigenous region (IREG). The rates for each IREG are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤3.8 (per 1,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤13.1 (per 1,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the IREGs with the lowest publishable hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for eye procedures were the ACT and Port Lincoln-Ceduna (both under 3.0 per 1,000). The IREGs with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were South Hedland (WA) and Geraldton (WA) (both over 9.5 per 1,000).
Cataracts
Hospitalisations for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery, by Indigenous region (IREG), 2017–19 (map)
This map of Australia compares the hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery, in 2017–19 by Indigenous region (IREG). The rates for each IREG are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤2,161 (per 1,000,000 population) in the lowest category to ≤6,420 (per 1,000,000 population) in the highest category. The map shows that the IREGs with the lowest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians for cataract surgery were the Australian Capital Territory and Sydney-Wollongong (under 2,050 per 1,000,000). The IREGs with the highest hospitalisation rates for Indigenous Australians were Mount Isa (Qld) and North-Eastern NSW (both over 6,300 per 1,000,000).
Workforce
PHN
Optometrists
FTE per 100,000 persons, optometrists by primary health network (PHN), 2020 (map)
This map of Australia shows the FTE rate of optometrists in 2020, by PHN. The rates for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤11.0 in the lowest category to ≤27.7 in the highest category. FTE rates were lowest in Country WA. Rates were highest in metropolitan areas: Central and Eastern Sydney (NSW) and Brisbane North (Qld).
Ophthalmologists
FTE per 100,000 persons, ophthalmologists by primary health network (PHN), 2020 (map)
This map of Australia shows the FTE rate of ophthalmologists in 2020, by PHN. The rates for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤2.8 in the lowest category to ≤8.0 in the highest category. FTE publishable rates were lowest in Murray (Vic & NSW) and South Eastern NSW. Rates were highest in metropolitan areas: Central and Eastern Sydney (NSW), and Northern Sydney (NSW).
VOS
VOS occasions of service, Indigenous Australians by PHN, 2019–20 (map)
This map of Australia shows VOS occasions of service per 1,000 population, by PHN. The rates for each PHN are grouped into 5 categories, ranging from ≤11.1 in the lowest category to ≤119.0 in the highest category. Rates were lowest in Western Sydney (NSW) and Perth North (WA). Rates were highest in regional areas: Western Qld and Western NSW.
