Summary

The data reveal that in 2014–2016:

  • Nationally, the average life expectancy at birth was 82.5 years, with males at 80.4 years and females at 84.6 years.
  • Across PHN areas, the women with the highest average life expectancy were those living in Northern Sydney, at 87.0 years. This was also the same for men, at 84.5 years.
  • Across PHN areas, the women with the lowest average life expectancy were those living in the Northern Territory, at 78.7 years. This was also the same for men, at 75.6 years.
  • Nationally, there was an average of 106 potentially avoidable deaths per 100,000 people, with a rate of 136 for males and 76 for females.
  • Across PHN areas, the highest rate of potentially avoidable deaths for men was seen in the Northern Territory (259). This was also the same for women (172).
  • Across PHN areas, the lowest rate of potentially avoidable deaths for men was seen in Northern Sydney (78). This was also the same for women (44).
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