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Uptake of a Covid-19 vaccine
Q. The Covid-19 vaccine rollout is underway in Australia.
Which of the following best describes your situation?
11/10 | 27/09 | 13/09 | |
I’ve already had the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine /
I’ve already had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine |
81% | 75% | 69% |
I’ve booked my vaccination and am waiting to get my first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine | 6% | 9% | 11% |
I will get vaccinated but haven’t booked my vaccination yet | 7% | 10% | 14% |
I’d never get vaccinated | 7% | 7% | 6% |
Base (n) | 1,097 | 1,094 | 1,100 |
State | |||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
I’ve already had the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine /
I’ve already had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine |
90% | 82% | 74% | 74% | 76% |
I’ve booked my vaccination and am waiting to get my first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine | 5% | 4% | 5% | 10% | 6% |
I will get vaccinated but haven’t booked my vaccination yet | 2% | 7% | 11% | 9% | 11% |
I’d never get vaccinated | 3% | 7% | 10% | 7% | 7% |
Base (n) | 352 | 276 | 215 | 89 | 111 |
Federal Voting Intention | ||||
Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | |
I’ve already had the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine /
I’ve already had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine |
83% | 87% | 79% | 68% |
I’ve booked my vaccination and am waiting to get my first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine | 7% | 5% | 6% | 6% |
I will get vaccinated but haven’t booked my vaccination yet | 7% | 5% | 12% | 9% |
I’d never get vaccinated | 4% | 3% | 4% | 17% |
Base (n) | 362 | 414 | 94 | 138 |
- Uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine continues to increase, with 81% who have received at least a first dose. A further 6% are waiting to receive a first dose, even though they have already booked in.
- Overall, 7% of people say they do not intend to get a vaccine, but this is highest among those intending to vote for a minor party at 17% (e.g. One Nation or UAP) or an independent candidate at the next federal election. Just 3% of those in NSW say they would never get vaccinated – the lowest of all states.

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