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    Australia Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics and treatment resources for Australia. Data sourced from ABS Australia.

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    Key Statistics (2021)

    People Affected
    2,859,810

    11.1% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    1,862

    Opioid: 1,133

    Treatment Centers
    480

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    77%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    25,690,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    51,050
    Economic Cost
    $62B
    Recovery Rate
    N/A%
    Treatment Admissions
    Prevalence Rate
    11.1%
    Source:ABS AustraliaView Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    20192020202120222023202420250800,0001,600,0002,400,0003,200,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202505001,0001,5002,000

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    2019202020212022202320242025015,00030,00045,00060,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$20B$40B$60B$80B

    Treatment Centers in Australia

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    South Pacific Private

    Verified
    Curl Curl, New South Wales
    Inpatient
    Detox
    Rating: 4.8 (117 reviews)

    The Cabin Sydney

    Verified
    Sydney, New South Wales
    Outpatient
    Day Program
    Rating: 4.7 (133 reviews)

    Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery

    Verified
    Melbourne, Victoria
    Inpatient
    Outpatient
    Residential
    Rating: 4.5 (69 reviews)

    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics