Workplace Safety Data in Australia
Work-related injuries, fatalities, and workers' compensation claims data.
2
Indicators
180
Records
2014–2024
Year Range
8
States Covered
Overview
The Australian Health Data Hub tracks 2 workplace safety indicators, covering 180 individual data records. Data spans from 2014 to 2024. Among the states, New South Wales recorded the highest average value at 21,818.
State Comparison
Indicators in This Category
| Indicator | Unit | Subcategory |
|---|---|---|
| Work-related Fatalities | count | Work-related Fatalities |
| Workers Compensation - Serious Claims | count | Workers Compensation - Serious Claims |
Trend Data
Work-related Fatalities
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 47.1 |
| 2016 | 42.2 |
| 2017 | 42.4 |
| 2018 | 31.8 |
| 2019 | 42.9 |
| 2020 | 43.8 |
| 2021 | 38.4 |
| 2022 | 43.3 |
| 2023 | 45.1 |
| 2024 | 41.8 |
Workers Compensation - Serious Claims
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 23,414 |
| 2015 | 22,576 |
| 2016 | 22,995 |
| 2017 | 23,764 |
| 2018 | 25,738 |
| 2019 | 26,703 |
| 2020 | 29,001 |
| 2021 | 29,608 |
| 2022 | 31,978 |
| 2023 | 32,346 |
Explore Workplace Safety by State
New South Wales
Workplace Safety in NSW
Victoria
Workplace Safety in VIC
Queensland
Workplace Safety in QLD
South Australia
Workplace Safety in SA
Western Australia
Workplace Safety in WA
Tasmania
Workplace Safety in TAS
Northern Territory
Workplace Safety in NT
Australian Capital Territory
Workplace Safety in ACT
Data Sources
Data sourced from official Australian government agencies. ABS Age-Specific Death Rates, ABS Apparent Consumption of Alcohol, ABS Census 2021 Long-term Health Conditions (Remoteness), ABS National Health Survey, ABS Provisional Mortality Statistics and 51 more sources.