Statistical Profiles
These summary data were compiled from the List of Australian of the Year Award recipients.
Award by Category
| 1960-69 | 1970-79 | 1980-89 | 1990-99 | 2000-09 | 2010–19 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science (Non-medical) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | |
| Arts | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Medical Science | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Indigenous affairs | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| Religion | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Community Service | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Politics/Public office | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Sport | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | |
| Non-science academic | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Military service | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| Business | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Award by Gender
| 1960-69 | 1970-79 | 1980-89 | 1990-99 | 2000-09 | 2010 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |
| Male | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 45 |
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