| Area | Value |
|---|---|
| 1. Cessnock | 3400 per 100,000 people |
| 2. Maitland | 3190 per 100,000 people |
| 3. Singleton | 3180 per 100,000 people |
| 4. Dungog | 3030 per 100,000 people |
| 5. Muswellbrook | 3020 per 100,000 people |
| 6. Upper Hunter Shire | 3000 per 100,000 people |
| 7. Mid-Coast | 2860 per 100,000 people |
| 8. Tamworth Regional | 2550 per 100,000 people |