In 2008-09 69026 women in Australia had 72203 services under a Medicare item number that is the most accurate indicator of abortion. The item number may cover some other conditions. It does not include abortions in public hospitals or under private health insurance.
Abortions – rate/year by women in age group:
Over 35: 1.7%
30-34: 1.7%
25-30: 1.8%
20-24: 2.1%
19 & under: 1.3%
This translates to an estimate of abortions/year for The Grove by age group of women:
25 & over: 107
20-24: 43
19 & under: 30