Indicators for the Australian National Diabetes Strategy 2016–2020: data update

Indicator 5.10 Indigenous children attending preschool

Overview

In 2019, almost all (95%) Indigenous children enrolled in a preschool program, had attended for at least one hour within the reference week. A slightly higher proportion (98%) of non-Indigenous children attended for at least one hour within the reference week (Figure 5.10.1).

Trends

Between 2016 and 2019, preschool attendance rates increased slightly among both Indigenous children (from 94% to 95%) and non-Indigenous children (from 96% to 98%) (Figure 5.10.1).

Population groups

In 2019, preschool attendance was around 97% among Indigenous children in Major cities and Inner regional areas but below 90% in both Remote and Very remote areas (Figure 5.10.2).

State and territory

In 2019, preschool attendance was at least 90% in all states and territories, except the Northern Territory and Western Australia, where attendance was 74% and 89%, respectively (Figure 5.10.2).

About the data

While rates of attendance are high among those who are enrolled, additional data are required to determine what proportion of Indigenous children are not enrolled in a preschool program in the year before full time schooling.

Explore the data

5.10 Percentage of enrolled children who attended a preschool program in the year before full time schooling, Indigenous status, 2016–2019 and by selected population group, 2019

Indicator 5.10 data specifications