Cancer in Victoria

Cancer statistics for Victoria (VIC), including trends, comparisons, and detailed data tables.

535.8

Victoria Average

268.9

National Average

+266.8

vs National

Summary

Victoria health indicators are compared against national averages where data is available.

Data shows a strong upward trend, increasing by approximately 729.2 per year (R²=0.94).

Year-by-Year Data

Cancer data for Victoria, 2009–2022. Source: Australian Health Data Hub.
Year Value Change
2009 28,814
2010 29,110 +296
2011 29,071 -39
2012 30,054 +983
2013 30,452 +398
2014 31,217 +765
2015 32,167 +950
2016 33,563 +1,396
2017 34,979 +1,416
2018 35,779 +800
2019 36,588 +809
2020 35,368 -1,220
2021 37,582 +2,214
2022 36,264 -1,318

Top Cancer Types in Victoria

Cancer Type Cases
Prostate cancer 5,817
Breast cancer 4,846
Colorectal cancer 3,501
Lung cancer 3,266
Melanoma of the skin 2,876
Colon cancer 2,483
Lymphoma 1,678
Gynaecological cancers 1,606
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 1,460
Head and neck cancer (including lip) 1,265

Cancer in Other States

Other Health Data for Victoria

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