Northern Territory Health Data Profile
Northern Territory is one of Australia's eight states and territories. As of 2024, Northern Territory has a population of 255,100. In 2024, there were 3,521 births and 1,239 deaths recorded. The most common cancers are Breast cancer, Prostate cancer, Lung cancer.
255,100
Population (2024)
3,521
Births (2024)
1,239
Deaths (2024)
Cancer
| Cancer Type | Cases |
|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 110 |
| Prostate cancer | 105 |
| Lung cancer | 98 |
| Melanoma of the skin | 96 |
| Colorectal cancer | 95 |
| Colon cancer | 62 |
| Head and neck cancer (including lip) | 54 |
| Head and neck cancer (excluding lip) | 50 |
| Gynaecological cancers | 45 |
| Oral cancer | 36 |
All Cancers Trend
| Year | Cases |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 599 |
| 2010 | 631 |
| 2011 | 659 |
| 2012 | 693 |
| 2013 | 724 |
| 2014 | 748 |
| 2015 | 777 |
| 2016 | 819 |
| 2017 | 838 |
| 2018 | 861 |
| 2019 | 898 |
| 2020 | 909 |
| 2021 | 907 |
Data shows a strong upward trend, increasing by approximately 27.5 per year (R²=0.99).
Notifiable Diseases
influenza
| 2012 | 443 |
| 2013 | 459 |
| 2014 | 829 |
| 2015 | 672 |
| 2016 | 6 |
salmonellosis
| 2021 | 211 |
| 2022 | 158 |
| 2023 | 137 |
| 2024 | 198 |
| 2025 | 1 |
covid
| 2020 | 76 |
| 2021 | 496 |
| 2022 | 2,856 |
Hospital Services
48,880
ED Presentations
65,185
Elective Surgeries