Cancer in Australian Capital Territory
Cancer statistics for Australian Capital Territory (ACT), including trends, comparisons, and detailed data tables.
26.4
Australian Capital Territory Average
268.9
National Average
-242.6
vs National
Summary
Australian Capital Territory health indicators are compared against national averages where data is available.
Data shows a strong upward trend, increasing by approximately 53.0 per year (R²=0.97).
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,422 | — |
| 2010 | 1,458 | +36 |
| 2011 | 1,499 | +41 |
| 2012 | 1,547 | +48 |
| 2013 | 1,585 | +38 |
| 2014 | 1,612 | +27 |
| 2015 | 1,642 | +30 |
| 2016 | 1,705 | +63 |
| 2017 | 1,776 | +71 |
| 2018 | 1,831 | +55 |
| 2019 | 1,912 | +81 |
| 2020 | 1,994 | +82 |
| 2021 | 2,085 | +91 |
Top Cancer Types in Australian Capital Territory
| Cancer Type | Cases |
|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 353 |
| Breast cancer | 316 |
| Melanoma of the skin | 216 |
| Colorectal cancer | 199 |
| Lung cancer | 142 |
| Colon cancer | 133 |
| Gynaecological cancers | 96 |
| Lymphoma | 95 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | 79 |
| Rectal cancer (including rectosigmoid junction) | 66 |
Cancer in Other States
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