Students / trainees
BMP Scheme - Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas (RRMA) classification
The RRMA system divides Australia into areas according to city status, population, rurality and remoteness.
Bonded Medical Places (BMP) Scheme
. Brochure
. Information booklet
. What is the BMP Scheme?
. Scaling – Questions and Answers
. Where can I work?
.. Districts of Workforce Shortage
.. RRMA classification
... Partial RRMA list
.. Outer metro maps
. Deed of agreement
. Breach of agreement
. University contacts
. Return of service application form
. Support
. Contact the department
. Brochure
. Information booklet
. What is the BMP Scheme?
. Scaling – Questions and Answers
. Where can I work?
.. Districts of Workforce Shortage
.. RRMA classification
... Partial RRMA list
.. Outer metro maps
. Deed of agreement
. Breach of agreement
. University contacts
. Return of service application form
. Support
. Contact the department
Metropolitan areas
RRMA 1
Capital citiesRRMA 2
Other metropolitan centrese.g. Geelong Vic, Queanbeyan NSW, Newcastle NSW, Townsville Qld, Gold Coast Qld, Wollongong NSW
Rural zone
RRMA 3
Large rural centrese.g. Shepparton Vic, Lismore NSW, Mackay Qld, Launceston Tas, Whyalla SA
RRMA 4
Small rural centrese.g. Armidale NSW, Albany WA, Caloundra Qld, Devonport Tas, Mount Gambier SA, Mildura Vic
RRMA 5
Other rural arease.g. Swan Hill Vic, Batemans Bay NSW, Ayr Qld, St Helens Tas, Busselton WA, Port Vincent SA
Remote zone
RRMA 6
Remote centrese.g. Mt Isa Qld, Alice Springs NT, Kalgoorlie WA
RRMA 7
Other remote centrese.g. Kununurra WA, Birdsville Qld, Carrieton SA, Strahan Tas, Katherine NT, Murrayville Vic
A partial RRMA list is provided as a guide for students interested in the BMP Scheme.
Page last reviewed: 17 February 2009