Cancer in South Australia
Cancer statistics for South Australia (SA), including trends, comparisons, and detailed data tables.
166.8
South Australia Average
268.9
National Average
-102.1
vs National
Summary
South Australia health indicators are compared against national averages where data is available.
Data shows a strong upward trend, increasing by approximately 189.2 per year (R²=0.92).
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9,375 | — |
| 2010 | 9,493 | +118 |
| 2011 | 9,434 | -59 |
| 2012 | 9,648 | +214 |
| 2013 | 9,865 | +217 |
| 2014 | 10,133 | +268 |
| 2015 | 10,177 | +44 |
| 2016 | 9,943 | -234 |
| 2017 | 10,587 | +644 |
| 2018 | 10,805 | +218 |
| 2019 | 11,411 | +606 |
| 2020 | 11,137 | -274 |
| 2021 | 11,638 | +501 |
Top Cancer Types in South Australia
| Cancer Type | Cases |
|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 2,306 |
| Breast cancer | 1,509 |
| Colorectal cancer | 1,172 |
| Lung cancer | 1,004 |
| Melanoma of the skin | 878 |
| Colon cancer | 800 |
| Lymphoma | 527 |
| Gynaecological cancers | 473 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | 470 |
| Rectal cancer (including rectosigmoid junction) | 372 |
Cancer in Other States
Other Health Data for South Australia
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