Australian Capital Territory Health Data Profile
Australian Capital Territory is one of Australia's eight states and territories. As of 2024, Australian Capital Territory has a population of 474,132. In 2024, there were 5,218 births and 2,425 deaths recorded. The most common cancers are Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Melanoma of the skin.
474,132
Population (2024)
5,218
Births (2024)
2,425
Deaths (2024)
Cancer
| 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 |
All Cancers Trend
| Year | Cases |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,422 |
| 2010 | 1,458 |
| 2011 | 1,499 |
| 2012 | 1,547 |
| 2013 | 1,585 |
| 2014 | 1,612 |
| 2015 | 1,642 |
| 2016 | 1,705 |
| 2017 | 1,776 |
| 2018 | 1,831 |
| 2019 | 1,912 |
| 2020 | 1,994 |
| 2021 | 2,085 |
Data shows a strong upward trend, increasing by approximately 53.0 per year (R²=0.97).
Notifiable Diseases
influenza
| 2011 | 270 |
| 2012 | 666 |
| 2013 | 553 |
| 2014 | 1,259 |
| 2015 | 1,209 |
covid
| 2020 | 118 |
| 2021 | 3,891 |
| 2022 | 114,647 |
Hospital Services
78,374
ED Presentations
60,346
Elective Surgeries