Cancer in Western Australia
Cancer statistics for Western Australia (WA), including trends, comparisons, and detailed data tables.
198.7
Western Australia Average
268.9
National Average
-70.3
vs National
Summary
Western Australia health indicators are compared against national averages where data is available.
Data shows a strong upward trend, increasing by approximately 275.3 per year (R²=0.98).
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11,164 | — |
| 2010 | 11,383 | +219 |
| 2011 | 11,789 | +406 |
| 2012 | 12,126 | +337 |
| 2013 | 12,090 | -36 |
| 2014 | 12,602 | +512 |
| 2015 | 13,054 | +452 |
| 2016 | 13,377 | +323 |
| 2017 | 13,532 | +155 |
| 2018 | 13,728 | +196 |
| 2019 | 14,060 | +332 |
| 2020 | 14,038 | -22 |
| 2021 | 14,378 | +340 |
Top Cancer Types in Western Australia
| Cancer Type | Cases |
|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 2,942 |
| Breast cancer | 1,832 |
| Melanoma of the skin | 1,599 |
| Colorectal cancer | 1,291 |
| Lung cancer | 1,029 |
| Colon cancer | 885 |
| Lymphoma | 610 |
| Gynaecological cancers | 570 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | 538 |
| Kidney cancer | 511 |
Cancer in Other States
Other Health Data for Western Australia
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