Rural and remote health
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Topic: Rural & remote Australians
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2025) Rural and remote health, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 10 June 2026.
Around 7 million people live in rural and remote areas, which encompass many diverse locations and communities. These Australians face unique challenges due to their geographic location and often have poorer health outcomes than people living in metropolitan areas.