At a glance

In Queensland in 2020–21, the standardised hospitalisation rate for all injuries was 3,808.9 per 100,000 persons. Standardised rates were:

  • 3 times higher in persons 65 years and older compared to adults 40–64 years
  • 73.9% higher in remote and very remote areas compared to major cities
  • almost doubled in adults 65 years and older from 2002­–03 to 2020–21
  • compared to injury rates, standardised injury mortality rates in Queensland shows similar demographic and regional patterns, however, rates were predominantly stable over time.

Introduction

This section is focused on injury hospitalisations and deaths. Injuries treated in other settings, or not treated, are excluded. Results therefore underestimate the population-level impacts of injuries. Coding injuries is more complex than for other health conditions because injuries also include an external cause. Further, coding systems have changed over time. Technical information at the end of this section is provided to assist with interpreting results.

Hospitalisations

In 2020–21, the Queensland age-standardised hospitalisation rate (ASR or standardised rate) for all injuries was 3,808.9 per 100,000 persons (Figure 1).1

Demographic differences

Hospitalisation rates varied by demographic characteristics. In 2020–21, Queensland standardised hospitalisation rates for all injuries were 28.0% higher in males (4,277.2 per 100,000 for males compared to 3,341.9 per 100,000 for females) (Figure 1).

Differences were also evident by age group. In 2020–21, Queensland age-specific hospitalisation rates for all injuries were:

  • 3.0 times higher in adults 65 years and older (9,346.4 per 100,000 persons for adults 65 and older compared to 3,148.1 per 100,000 persons for adults 40 to 64 years)
  • males had higher injury rates in all age groups except for 65 years and older with rates 13.8% higher in females (9,917.2 per 100,000 compared to 8,716.3 per 100,000).

Remoteness and socioeconomic differences

Regions within Queensland can be classified by remoteness2 and the area-based index of relative socioeconomic advantage and disadvantage.3

Rates for all injuries varied by remoteness and socioeconomic status (Figure 1).

In 2020–21, the standardised hospitalisation rate was 73.9% higher in remote and very remote areas than in major cities (6,344.9 per 100,000 persons compared to 3,647.7 per 100,000 persons respectively). The standardised hospitalisation rate per 100,000 persons in 2020–21 for all injuries was 52.2% higher in disadvantaged areas compared to advantaged areas (4,756.6 compared to 3,125.9, respectively) (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Queensland injury hospitalisations for all injuries, 2020–21

Figure 1a: Queensland injury hospitalisations for all injuries, 2020–21 (persons, persons 65+)
Bar chart of injury hospitalisation per 100,000 poopulation, persons males,females and age groups
Figure 1b: Queensland injury hospitalisations for all injuries, 2020–21 (remoteness, socioeconomic status, persons)
Bar chart of injury hospitalisation per 100,000 poopulation, persons males,females and age groups
Figure 1c: Queensland injury hospitalisations for all injuries, 2020–21 (table) Ordered by sub-population
YearSub populationRateLCIUCIStandardisation
2020-21Persons3808.93792.43825.5ASR
2020-21Males4277.24251.94302.6ASR
2020-21Females3341.93320.53363.5ASR
2020-21Persons 65+9491.69424.79558.8ASR
2020-21Males 65+9284.99186.59384.0ASR
2020-21Females 65+9657.29565.69749.4ASR
2020-21Persons 0 to 14yrs2310.92282.52342.3Age specific rate
2020-21Persons 15 to 24yrs3857.93817.23912.5Age specific rate
2020-21Persons 25 to 39yrs2926.32888.82953.2Age specific rate
2020-21Persons 40 to 64yrs3148.13087.33142.5Age specific rate
2020-21Persons 65yrs plus9346.49424.79558.8Age specific rate
2020-21Males 0 to 14yrs2679.52634.42724.2Age specific rate
2020-21Males 15 to 24yrs4528.34456.24600.9Age specific rate
2020-21Males 25 to 39yrs3668.33611.73714.5Age specific rate
2020-21Males 40 to 64yrs3648.63596.53682.3Age specific rate
2020-21Males 65yrs plus8716.39186.59384.0Age specific rate
2020-21Females 0 to 14yrs1922.31886.71965.0Age specific rate
2020-21Females 15 to 24yrs3166.33120.83244.5Age specific rate
2020-21Females 25 to 39yrs2208.72164.82243.2Age specific rate
2020-21Females 40 to 64yrs2671.42579.92650.2Age specific rate
2020-21Females 65yrs plus9917.29565.69749.4Age specific rate
2020-21Major City3647.73627.63668.0ASR
2020-21Inner regional3896.53858.33935.0ASR
2020-21Outer regional4183.34136.24230.8ASR
2020-21Remote & very remote6344.96186.26506.6ASR
2020-21Most disadvantaged4756.64713.64799.9ASR
2020-21Q24267.04227.04307.2ASR
2020-21Q33645.83609.83682.0ASR
2020-21Q43453.63418.73488.8ASR
2020-21Most advantaged3125.93092.63159.6ASR

Trends

Hospitalisation rates for all injuries have been steadily increasing for almost two decades overall and among older adults.

  • From 2002–03 to 2020–21, injury hospitalisation rates in adults 65 years and older increased by 94.3% (112.2% in males and 86.0% in females).
  • There was a notable decrease across all age groups in 2019–20—likely due to behavioural change and public safety measures related to COVID-19.
  • For those under 65 years, males have higher hospitalisation rates than females for all comparative time points and age groups. However, females have higher rates of hospitalisation than males in those age 65 and over (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Trends in Queensland injury hospitalisations for all injuries

Figure 2a: Trends in Queensland injury hospitalisations for all injuries (persons, persons 65+)
Line chart of trends in injury hospitalisation per 100,000 poopulation, persons, males, females and persons 65+, males 65+ females 65+. 2003-2021
Figure 2b: Trends in Queensland injury hospitalisations for all injuries 2003–2021 (males and females, by age-groups)
Line chart of trends in injury hospitalisation per 100,000 poopulation, males and females by age-groups, 2003-2021
Figure 2c: Trends in Queensland injury hospitalisations for all injuries (table) Ordered by sub-population
YearSub populationRateLCIUCIStandardisation
2002-03Persons2493.02476.72509.3ASR
2003-04Persons2478.22462.22494.3ASR
2004-05Persons2572.62556.52588.8ASR
2005-06Persons2567.72551.72583.7ASR
2006-07Persons2615.92600.12631.9ASR
2007-08Persons2696.62680.72712.5ASR
2008-09Persons2822.52806.52838.6ASR
2009-10Persons2738.62723.02754.2ASR
2010-11Persons2731.22715.82746.7ASR
2011-12Persons2779.12763.72794.6ASR
2012-13Persons2989.02973.23004.9ASR
2013-14Persons3089.63073.73105.6ASR
2014-15Persons3228.43212.33244.6ASR
2015-16Persons3356.73340.43373.1ASR
2016-17Persons3468.43452.03484.9ASR
2017-18Persons3524.93508.53541.4ASR
2018-19Persons3578.33562.03594.7ASR
2019-20Persons3451.63435.73467.5ASR
2020-21Persons3808.93792.43825.5ASR
2002-03Males3006.72981.03032.6ASR
2003-04Males2980.42955.13005.9ASR
2004-05Males3106.93081.23132.6ASR
2005-06Males3098.43073.23123.7ASR
2006-07Males3169.73144.63195.0ASR
2007-08Males3259.73234.63284.9ASR
2008-09Males3368.23343.03393.5ASR
2009-10Males3245.63221.23270.2ASR
2010-11Males3193.13169.13217.2ASR
2011-12Males3211.63187.73235.6ASR
2012-13Males3439.73415.33464.2ASR
2013-14Males3515.63491.23540.2ASR
2014-15Males3659.33634.63684.2ASR
2015-16Males3784.73759.73809.8ASR
2016-17Males3897.53872.43922.8ASR
2017-18Males3941.73916.73966.9ASR
2018-19Males4011.23986.24036.3ASR
2019-20Males3881.13856.83905.5ASR
2020-21Males4277.24251.94302.6ASR
2002-03Females1946.91927.01967.0ASR
2003-04Females1948.21928.51968.0ASR
2004-05Females2023.02003.22043.0ASR
2005-06Females2009.21989.72028.8ASR
2006-07Females2034.12014.72053.6ASR
2007-08Females2103.82084.32123.4ASR
2008-09Females2246.22226.32266.2ASR
2009-10Females2204.42185.02223.9ASR
2010-11Females2245.12225.72264.6ASR
2011-12Females2320.72301.22340.4ASR
2012-13Females2516.62496.52536.8ASR
2013-14Females2641.62621.22662.1ASR
2014-15Females2778.02757.32798.9ASR
2015-16Females2913.92892.82935.1ASR
2016-17Females3029.73008.43051.1ASR
2017-18Females3097.13075.83118.5ASR
2018-19Females3143.33122.13164.7ASR
2019-20Females3022.23001.73042.9ASR
2020-21Females3341.93320.53363.5ASR
2002-03Persons 65+4884.24818.14950.9ASR
2003-04Persons 65+5177.05110.25244.6ASR
2004-05Persons 65+5464.45396.85532.7ASR
2005-06Persons 65+5404.85338.75471.4ASR
2006-07Persons 65+5595.45529.45662.0ASR
2007-08Persons 65+5744.65678.85810.9ASR
2008-09Persons 65+6040.25973.66107.4ASR
2009-10Persons 65+6189.66123.26256.5ASR
2010-11Persons 65+6510.36443.46577.8ASR
2011-12Persons 65+6820.46753.06888.3ASR
2012-13Persons 65+7282.07213.67350.8ASR
2013-14Persons 65+7439.07371.17507.4ASR
2014-15Persons 65+8010.47941.28080.2ASR
2015-16Persons 65+8341.68272.28411.5ASR
2016-17Persons 65+8814.18744.18884.6ASR
2017-18Persons 65+8996.08926.79065.8ASR
2018-19Persons 65+9027.28959.19095.7ASR
2019-20Persons 65+8890.58824.48957.1ASR
2020-21Persons 65+9491.69424.79558.8ASR
2002-03Males 65+4375.84277.94475.4ASR
2003-04Males 65+4735.14635.14836.7ASR
2004-05Males 65+5184.25080.85289.1ASR
2005-06Males 65+4981.14882.55081.1ASR
2006-07Males 65+5231.35132.85331.2ASR
2007-08Males 65+5326.35229.15424.8ASR
2008-09Males 65+5549.85452.15648.9ASR
2009-10Males 65+5755.05657.25854.1ASR
2010-11Males 65+6103.26004.46203.2ASR
2011-12Males 65+6285.56187.26385.0ASR
2012-13Males 65+6814.06713.76915.4ASR
2013-14Males 65+6964.46865.17064.7ASR
2014-15Males 65+7560.17458.77662.5ASR
2015-16Males 65+7911.77810.18014.2ASR
2016-17Males 65+8421.58318.98525.0ASR
2017-18Males 65+8511.38410.48613.0ASR
2018-19Males 65+8739.98639.98840.8ASR
2019-20Males 65+8618.38521.38716.2ASR
2020-21Males 65+9284.99186.59384.0ASR
2002-03Females 65+5193.15103.95283.6ASR
2003-04Females 65+5447.75357.75538.9ASR
2004-05Females 65+5681.95590.95774.0ASR
2005-06Females 65+5673.85584.55764.1ASR
2006-07Females 65+5810.25721.15900.4ASR
2007-08Females 65+6010.95921.46101.4ASR
2008-09Females 65+6371.06279.76463.2ASR
2009-10Females 65+6484.26393.46576.0ASR
2010-11Females 65+6784.16692.76876.5ASR
2011-12Females 65+7201.07108.27294.7ASR
2012-13Females 65+7620.97527.07715.8ASR
2013-14Females 65+7777.67684.17872.0ASR
2014-15Females 65+8329.28234.08425.1ASR
2015-16Females 65+8663.68568.18759.9ASR
2016-17Females 65+9116.29019.89213.4ASR
2017-18Females 65+9369.19273.29465.7ASR
2018-19Females 65+9252.59159.09346.7ASR
2019-20Females 65+9112.49021.59204.1ASR
2020-21Females 65+9657.29565.69749.4ASR
2002-03Males 0 to 14yrs2511.82461.92560.9Age specific rate
2003-04Males 0 to 14yrs2439.42387.62484.3Age specific rate
2004-05Males 0 to 14yrs2433.52379.82475.6Age specific rate
2005-06Males 0 to 14yrs2464.32408.42504.0Age specific rate
2006-07Males 0 to 14yrs2449.02396.02490.7Age specific rate
2007-08Males 0 to 14yrs2580.42527.32623.6Age specific rate
2008-09Males 0 to 14yrs2598.22541.62637.0Age specific rate
2009-10Males 0 to 14yrs2435.52383.12474.6Age specific rate
2010-11Males 0 to 14yrs2290.92238.12326.2Age specific rate
2011-12Males 0 to 14yrs2208.12161.82248.0Age specific rate
2012-13Males 0 to 14yrs2320.72275.12362.7Age specific rate
2013-14Males 0 to 14yrs2570.42524.52616.0Age specific rate
2014-15Males 0 to 14yrs2482.82437.82527.2Age specific rate
2015-16Males 0 to 14yrs2528.22487.52577.4Age specific rate
2016-17Males 0 to 14yrs2495.82455.12543.9Age specific rate
2017-18Males 0 to 14yrs2476.82435.42523.3Age specific rate
2018-19Males 0 to 14yrs2408.92367.42453.5Age specific rate
2019-20Males 0 to 14yrs2321.22280.52364.5Age specific rate
2020-21Males 0 to 14yrs2679.52634.42724.2Age specific rate
2002-03Males 15 to 24yrs4008.13931.94086.2Age specific rate
2003-04Males 15 to 24yrs3991.43915.04067.2Age specific rate
2004-05Males 15 to 24yrs4080.84005.94157.9Age specific rate
2005-06Males 15 to 24yrs4178.74102.14253.8Age specific rate
2006-07Males 15 to 24yrs4236.54165.54316.6Age specific rate
2007-08Males 15 to 24yrs4356.04284.24435.3Age specific rate
2008-09Males 15 to 24yrs4355.34283.84432.7Age specific rate
2009-10Males 15 to 24yrs3948.53883.64023.5Age specific rate
2010-11Males 15 to 24yrs3706.93642.73777.5Age specific rate
2011-12Males 15 to 24yrs3746.43681.03816.1Age specific rate
2012-13Males 15 to 24yrs3877.93809.53946.0Age specific rate
2013-14Males 15 to 24yrs3780.33716.93851.2Age specific rate
2014-15Males 15 to 24yrs3871.83807.93943.2Age specific rate
2015-16Males 15 to 24yrs3972.83904.84041.7Age specific rate
2016-17Males 15 to 24yrs3972.03903.34040.1Age specific rate
2017-18Males 15 to 24yrs3919.03850.83985.9Age specific rate
2018-19Males 15 to 24yrs3975.43901.84037.6Age specific rate
2019-20Males 15 to 24yrs3823.13753.63886.4Age specific rate
2020-21Males 15 to 24yrs4528.34456.24600.9Age specific rate
2002-03Males 25 to 39yrs3140.53083.73194.3Age specific rate
2003-04Males 25 to 39yrs2999.92947.73055.3Age specific rate
2004-05Males 25 to 39yrs3094.13039.23147.7Age specific rate
2005-06Males 25 to 39yrs3088.23036.93144.3Age specific rate
2006-07Males 25 to 39yrs3168.63117.73225.2Age specific rate
2007-08Males 25 to 39yrs3211.43157.93264.4Age specific rate
2008-09Males 25 to 39yrs3294.63237.13343.2Age specific rate
2009-10Males 25 to 39yrs3109.03052.03153.6Age specific rate
2010-11Males 25 to 39yrs2901.22846.32943.9Age specific rate
2011-12Males 25 to 39yrs2962.02910.23008.6Age specific rate
2012-13Males 25 to 39yrs3104.93048.73148.6Age specific rate
2013-14Males 25 to 39yrs3119.73062.73162.1Age specific rate
2014-15Males 25 to 39yrs3228.03170.93271.9Age specific rate
2015-16Males 25 to 39yrs3325.73270.43372.7Age specific rate
2016-17Males 25 to 39yrs3448.73398.73502.5Age specific rate
2017-18Males 25 to 39yrs3497.13444.93548.3Age specific rate
2018-19Males 25 to 39yrs3509.63455.33557.9Age specific rate
2019-20Males 25 to 39yrs3306.13256.13354.8Age specific rate
2020-21Males 25 to 39yrs3668.33611.73714.5Age specific rate
2002-03Males 40 to 64yrs2233.12198.52276.2Age specific rate
2003-04Males 40 to 64yrs2160.12126.72201.9Age specific rate
2004-05Males 40 to 64yrs2286.52251.92328.1Age specific rate
2005-06Males 40 to 64yrs2276.22247.92323.1Age specific rate
2006-07Males 40 to 64yrs2330.42299.32374.6Age specific rate
2007-08Males 40 to 64yrs2414.52382.92458.6Age specific rate
2008-09Males 40 to 64yrs2608.62577.02654.9Age specific rate
2009-10Males 40 to 64yrs2546.82519.62595.9Age specific rate
2010-11Males 40 to 64yrs2599.32564.92641.2Age specific rate
2011-12Males 40 to 64yrs2569.92538.62613.8Age specific rate
2012-13Males 40 to 64yrs2864.22827.72906.3Age specific rate
2013-14Males 40 to 64yrs2913.12876.92955.8Age specific rate
2014-15Males 40 to 64yrs3080.13038.53119.1Age specific rate
2015-16Males 40 to 64yrs3195.83152.03233.8Age specific rate
2016-17Males 40 to 64yrs3289.93238.93321.6Age specific rate
2017-18Males 40 to 64yrs3395.63348.93432.8Age specific rate
2018-19Males 40 to 64yrs3554.33496.73582.1Age specific rate
2019-20Males 40 to 64yrs3456.93396.43480.2Age specific rate
2020-21Males 40 to 64yrs3648.63596.53682.3Age specific rate
2002-03Males 65yrs plus3998.54277.94475.4Age specific rate
2003-04Males 65yrs plus4325.74635.14836.7Age specific rate
2004-05Males 65yrs plus4703.65080.85289.1Age specific rate
2005-06Males 65yrs plus4582.74882.55081.1Age specific rate
2006-07Males 65yrs plus4873.95132.85331.2Age specific rate
2007-08Males 65yrs plus4994.05229.15424.8Age specific rate
2008-09Males 65yrs plus5189.25452.15648.9Age specific rate
2009-10Males 65yrs plus5371.15657.25854.1Age specific rate
2010-11Males 65yrs plus5679.96004.46203.2Age specific rate
2011-12Males 65yrs plus5832.26187.26385.0Age specific rate
2012-13Males 65yrs plus6281.56713.76915.4Age specific rate
2013-14Males 65yrs plus6411.36865.17064.7Age specific rate
2014-15Males 65yrs plus6943.07458.77662.5Age specific rate
2015-16Males 65yrs plus7276.37810.18014.2Age specific rate
2016-17Males 65yrs plus7744.58318.98525.0Age specific rate
2017-18Males 65yrs plus7858.38410.48613.0Age specific rate
2018-19Males 65yrs plus8103.58639.98840.8Age specific rate
2019-20Males 65yrs plus8036.68521.38716.2Age specific rate
2020-21Males 65yrs plus8716.39186.59384.0Age specific rate
2002-03Females 0 to 14yrs1582.11544.01624.8Age specific rate
2003-04Females 0 to 14yrs1580.41543.81624.1Age specific rate
2004-05Females 0 to 14yrs1579.01542.01621.6Age specific rate
2005-06Females 0 to 14yrs1563.01526.41605.0Age specific rate
2006-07Females 0 to 14yrs1599.61561.81640.7Age specific rate
2007-08Females 0 to 14yrs1602.91562.01640.1Age specific rate
2008-09Females 0 to 14yrs1679.61630.81709.5Age specific rate
2009-10Females 0 to 14yrs1610.41558.81634.8Age specific rate
2010-11Females 0 to 14yrs1509.51459.31532.4Age specific rate
2011-12Females 0 to 14yrs1451.21405.01476.4Age specific rate
2012-13Females 0 to 14yrs1574.71525.71599.3Age specific rate
2013-14Females 0 to 14yrs1723.71672.81749.3Age specific rate
2014-15Females 0 to 14yrs1726.11673.71749.7Age specific rate
2015-16Females 0 to 14yrs1754.61706.81783.2Age specific rate
2016-17Females 0 to 14yrs1738.91694.41770.2Age specific rate
2017-18Females 0 to 14yrs1729.31689.91765.2Age specific rate
2018-19Females 0 to 14yrs1731.81694.31769.2Age specific rate
2019-20Females 0 to 14yrs1635.71601.71674.2Age specific rate
2020-21Females 0 to 14yrs1922.31886.71965.0Age specific rate
2002-03Females 15 to 24yrs1590.71541.81640.8Age specific rate
2003-04Females 15 to 24yrs1683.31635.61736.3Age specific rate
2004-05Females 15 to 24yrs1765.01718.61820.7Age specific rate
2005-06Females 15 to 24yrs1692.01649.51748.4Age specific rate
2006-07Females 15 to 24yrs1643.61603.71700.0Age specific rate
2007-08Females 15 to 24yrs1710.21669.31766.2Age specific rate
2008-09Females 15 to 24yrs1829.31785.11883.7Age specific rate
2009-10Females 15 to 24yrs1724.31682.31776.9Age specific rate
2010-11Females 15 to 24yrs1749.01709.61804.4Age specific rate
2011-12Females 15 to 24yrs1841.91803.41900.4Age specific rate
2012-13Females 15 to 24yrs2039.92002.12103.5Age specific rate
2013-14Females 15 to 24yrs2253.82214.02319.9Age specific rate
2014-15Females 15 to 24yrs2333.22292.32399.8Age specific rate
2015-16Females 15 to 24yrs2433.22396.42506.4Age specific rate
2016-17Females 15 to 24yrs2578.32542.32655.1Age specific rate
2017-18Females 15 to 24yrs2639.22595.82709.3Age specific rate
2018-19Females 15 to 24yrs2775.02732.32848.4Age specific rate
2019-20Females 15 to 24yrs2692.22644.62758.4Age specific rate
2020-21Females 15 to 24yrs3166.33120.83244.5Age specific rate
2002-03Females 25 to 39yrs1437.21400.41474.7Age specific rate
2003-04Females 25 to 39yrs1321.91285.41356.2Age specific rate
2004-05Females 25 to 39yrs1393.81358.51430.9Age specific rate
2005-06Females 25 to 39yrs1397.41361.41433.4Age specific rate
2006-07Females 25 to 39yrs1367.61333.71404.3Age specific rate
2007-08Females 25 to 39yrs1422.41386.71457.6Age specific rate
2008-09Females 25 to 39yrs1536.41498.41571.0Age specific rate
2009-10Females 25 to 39yrs1433.31397.71467.0Age specific rate
2010-11Females 25 to 39yrs1476.31440.21510.0Age specific rate
2011-12Females 25 to 39yrs1508.31475.21545.6Age specific rate
2012-13Females 25 to 39yrs1665.51631.21704.7Age specific rate
2013-14Females 25 to 39yrs1756.21720.21795.1Age specific rate
2014-15Females 25 to 39yrs1831.71795.61871.7Age specific rate
2015-16Females 25 to 39yrs1931.31893.01970.6Age specific rate
2016-17Females 25 to 39yrs2051.12009.92089.1Age specific rate
2017-18Females 25 to 39yrs2072.22031.12109.8Age specific rate
2018-19Females 25 to 39yrs2137.52095.62174.5Age specific rate
2019-20Females 25 to 39yrs1992.81950.62025.8Age specific rate
2020-21Females 25 to 39yrs2208.72164.82243.2Age specific rate
2002-03Females 40 to 64yrs1396.11365.51427.1Age specific rate
2003-04Females 40 to 64yrs1340.31310.41369.6Age specific rate
2004-05Females 40 to 64yrs1399.01368.21427.7Age specific rate
2005-06Females 40 to 64yrs1402.71367.31425.8Age specific rate
2006-07Females 40 to 64yrs1447.21410.51469.1Age specific rate
2007-08Females 40 to 64yrs1529.41486.91546.4Age specific rate
2008-09Females 40 to 64yrs1662.91621.81683.2Age specific rate
2009-10Females 40 to 64yrs1661.51610.61671.0Age specific rate
2010-11Females 40 to 64yrs1696.81644.51704.9Age specific rate
2011-12Females 40 to 64yrs1742.61689.11749.7Age specific rate
2012-13Females 40 to 64yrs1917.61867.61930.7Age specific rate
2013-14Females 40 to 64yrs2002.01949.52013.4Age specific rate
2014-15Females 40 to 64yrs2126.42076.32141.8Age specific rate
2015-16Females 40 to 64yrs2299.02239.72307.4Age specific rate
2016-17Females 40 to 64yrs2349.62288.42356.5Age specific rate
2017-18Females 40 to 64yrs2448.42367.92436.6Age specific rate
2018-19Females 40 to 64yrs2534.12454.02523.6Age specific rate
2019-20Females 40 to 64yrs2406.42328.02395.5Age specific rate
2020-21Females 40 to 64yrs2671.42579.92650.2Age specific rate
2002-03Females 65yrs plus5583.75103.95283.6Age specific rate
2003-04Females 65yrs plus5896.45357.75538.9Age specific rate
2004-05Females 65yrs plus6126.05590.95774.0Age specific rate
2005-06Females 65yrs plus6196.55584.55764.1Age specific rate
2006-07Females 65yrs plus6387.95721.15900.4Age specific rate
2007-08Females 65yrs plus6595.55921.46101.4Age specific rate
2008-09Females 65yrs plus6957.86279.76463.2Age specific rate
2009-10Females 65yrs plus7056.46393.46576.0Age specific rate
2010-11Females 65yrs plus7361.96692.76876.5Age specific rate
2011-12Females 65yrs plus7775.47108.27294.7Age specific rate
2012-13Females 65yrs plus8134.47527.07715.8Age specific rate
2013-14Females 65yrs plus8243.57684.17872.0Age specific rate
2014-15Females 65yrs plus8786.28234.08425.1Age specific rate
2015-16Females 65yrs plus9077.58568.18759.9Age specific rate
2016-17Females 65yrs plus9471.69019.89213.4Age specific rate
2017-18Females 65yrs plus9694.89273.29465.7Age specific rate
2018-19Females 65yrs plus9532.29159.09346.7Age specific rate
2019-20Females 65yrs plus9356.99021.59204.1Age specific rate
2020-21Females 65yrs plus9917.29565.69749.4Age specific rate

Mortality

In 2020, the overall Queensland standardised mortality rate for all injuries was 38.2 per 100,000 persons (Figure 3).1

Demographic differences

Injury mortality showed similar sex and age differences as for injury hospitalisations, however, the sex difference in the oldest age group differed.

  • In 2020, Queensland standardised mortality rates for all injuries were 2.8 times higher in males (57.1 per 100,000 for males compared to 20.7 per 100,000 for females) (Figure 3).
  • Differences were also evident by age group. For example, in 2020, Queensland mortality rates for all injuries were 87.8% higher in males 65 years and older compared to females (139.5 compared to 74.3 standardised rate per 100,000, respectively).

Remoteness and socioeconomic differences

Regions within Queensland can be classified by remoteness2 and the area-based index of relative socioeconomic advantage and disadvantage.3

  • Mortality rates for all injuries were 31.5% higher in remote and very remote areas than in major cities (44.7 and 34.0 per 100,000 persons, respectively) (Figure 3).
  • Mortality rates for all injuries were 76.2% higher in the most disadvantaged areas than in the most advantaged areas (53.2 and 30.2 per 100,000 persons, respectively).

Figure 3: Queensland injury mortality for all injuries, 2020

Figure 3a: Queensland injury mortality for all injuries, 2020 (persons, persons 65+, males, females)
Bar chart of injury mortality per 100,000 poopulation, persons males,females and age groups
Figure 3b: Queensland injury mortality for all injuries, 2020 (remoteness, socioeconomic status, persons)
Bar chart of injury mortality per 100,000 poopulation, by remoteness and socioeconomic status
Figure 3c: Queensland injury mortality for all injuries, 2020 (table) Ordered by sub-population
YearSub populationRateLCIUCIStandardisation
2020Persons38.236.639.9ASR
2020Males57.154.260.2ASR
2020Females20.719.122.4ASR
2020Persons 65+103.396.4110.5ASR
2020Males 65+139.5127.5152.3ASR
2020Females 65+74.366.782.6ASR
2020Persons 0 to 14yrs3.92.85.3Age specific rate
2020Persons 15 to 24yrs31.026.635.2Age specific rate
2020Persons 25 to 39yrs38.134.642.1Age specific rate
2020Persons 40 to 64yrs37.735.041.2Age specific rate
2020Persons 65yrs plus102.596.4110.5Age specific rate
2020Males 0 to 14yrs3.92.46.0Age specific rate
2020Males 15 to 24yrs47.039.554.4Age specific rate
2020Males 25 to 39yrs63.056.770.4Age specific rate
2020Males 40 to 64yrs58.854.065.1Age specific rate
2020Males 65yrs plus127.0127.5152.3Age specific rate
2020Females 0 to 14yrs3.9NANAAge specific rate
2020Females 15 to 24yrs14.510.619.2Age specific rate
2020Females 25 to 39yrs13.911.017.4Age specific rate
2020Females 40 to 64yrs17.614.920.9Age specific rate
2020Females 65yrs plus80.466.782.6Age specific rate
2020Major City34.032.136.0ASR
2020Inner regional45.241.149.5ASR
2020Outer regional46.441.551.7ASR
2020Remote & very remote44.732.460.2ASR
2020Most disadvantaged53.248.658.0ASR
2020Q247.042.951.3ASR
2020Q333.630.237.2ASR
2020Q429.426.332.8ASR
2020Most advantaged30.227.133.7ASR

Trends

Trends in all injury mortality were largely stable from 2002 to 2020. More recently, all injury deaths have decreased, driven by decreasing rates in older females. Due to disruptions from COVID-19, it is unknown at this time whether this decline will be sustained.

Males have higher mortality from injuries than females for all age groups and comparative time points (Figure 4).

Figure 4: Trends in Queensland mortality for all injuries 2002–2020

Figure 4a: Trends in Queensland mortality for all injuries 2002–2020 (persons, persons 65+)
Line chart of trends in injury mortality per 100,000 poopulation, persons, males, females and persons 65+, males 65+ females 65+. 2002-2020
Figure 4b: Trends in Queensland mortality for all injuries 2002–2020 (males and females, by age-groups)
Line chart of trends in injury mortality per 100,000 poopulation, males and females by age-groups, 2002-2020
Figure 4c: Trends in Queensland mortality for all injuries 2002–2020 (table) Ordered by sub-population
YearSub populationRateLCIUCIStandardisation
2001-02Persons43.741.545.9ASR
2002-03Persons41.139.043.2ASR
2003-04Persons41.539.543.6ASR
2004-05Persons39.537.641.6ASR
2005-06Persons39.237.341.2ASR
2006-07Persons41.339.443.4ASR
2007-08Persons40.238.342.2ASR
2008-09Persons41.239.343.2ASR
2009-10Persons40.238.442.1ASR
2010-11Persons45.043.047.0ASR
2011-12Persons39.237.441.0ASR
2012-13Persons40.538.642.3ASR
2013-14Persons39.838.041.6ASR
2014-15Persons43.641.845.5ASR
2015-16Persons41.539.743.3ASR
2016-17Persons43.541.745.3ASR
2017-18Persons43.041.344.9ASR
2018-19Persons40.638.942.4ASR
2019-20Persons38.236.639.9ASR
2001-02Males63.359.667.2ASR
2002-03Males59.856.263.6ASR
2003-04Males61.157.564.8ASR
2004-05Males58.555.062.2ASR
2005-06Males57.053.660.5ASR
2006-07Males58.655.362.2ASR
2007-08Males58.355.061.8ASR
2008-09Males59.556.263.0ASR
2009-10Males55.652.558.9ASR
2010-11Males62.959.566.3ASR
2011-12Males56.953.760.1ASR
2012-13Males56.553.559.8ASR
2013-14Males55.852.859.0ASR
2014-15Males62.259.065.5ASR
2015-16Males60.056.963.3ASR
2016-17Males62.259.065.4ASR
2017-18Males62.159.065.3ASR
2018-19Males57.554.660.6ASR
2019-20Males57.154.260.2ASR
2001-02Females24.622.426.9ASR
2002-03Females23.020.925.2ASR
2003-04Females23.121.025.2ASR
2004-05Females21.719.823.8ASR
2005-06Females22.220.224.3ASR
2006-07Females24.822.827.0ASR
2007-08Females23.021.025.0ASR
2008-09Females24.122.226.2ASR
2009-10Females25.123.127.1ASR
2010-11Females27.725.629.9ASR
2011-12Females22.620.724.5ASR
2012-13Females25.123.227.2ASR
2013-14Females24.422.526.4ASR
2014-15Females25.924.027.9ASR
2015-16Females23.922.125.8ASR
2016-17Females25.924.027.8ASR
2017-18Females25.023.126.9ASR
2018-19Females24.422.726.3ASR
2019-20Females20.719.122.4ASR
2001-02Persons 65+103.293.8113.3ASR
2002-03Persons 65+99.090.0108.8ASR
2003-04Persons 65+105.095.8114.8ASR
2004-05Persons 65+97.088.4106.3ASR
2005-06Persons 65+102.894.0112.1ASR
2006-07Persons 65+106.097.3115.3ASR
2007-08Persons 65+105.196.6114.3ASR
2008-09Persons 65+108.8100.2117.9ASR
2009-10Persons 65+105.397.0114.1ASR
2010-11Persons 65+116.9108.3126.0ASR
2011-12Persons 65+109.5101.4118.2ASR
2012-13Persons 65+109.1101.1117.6ASR
2013-14Persons 65+104.196.5112.3ASR
2014-15Persons 65+113.4105.5121.7ASR
2015-16Persons 65+112.0104.3120.1ASR
2016-17Persons 65+118.6110.8126.7ASR
2017-18Persons 65+114.4106.9122.3ASR
2018-19Persons 65+108.1101.0115.6ASR
2019-20Persons 65+103.396.4110.5ASR
2001-02Males 65+130.6113.9148.9ASR
2002-03Males 65+122.0106.1139.5ASR
2003-04Males 65+142.1125.3160.6ASR
2004-05Males 65+128.8113.0146.0ASR
2005-06Males 65+128.4113.1145.1ASR
2006-07Males 65+137.8122.3154.5ASR
2007-08Males 65+133.1118.1149.3ASR
2008-09Males 65+146.8131.3163.6ASR
2009-10Males 65+126.7112.7141.9ASR
2010-11Males 65+143.5128.9159.3ASR
2011-12Males 65+148.2133.6164.0ASR
2012-13Males 65+140.6126.7155.6ASR
2013-14Males 65+125.5112.7139.4ASR
2014-15Males 65+141.3127.8155.7ASR
2015-16Males 65+139.7126.6153.7ASR
2016-17Males 65+148.7135.6162.8ASR
2017-18Males 65+137.7125.2151.0ASR
2018-19Males 65+132.4120.5145.2ASR
2019-20Males 65+139.5127.5152.3ASR
2001-02Females 65+80.670.192.3ASR
2002-03Females 65+80.970.492.4ASR
2003-04Females 65+77.067.088.1ASR
2004-05Females 65+74.865.085.6ASR
2005-06Females 65+83.473.394.6ASR
2006-07Females 65+80.771.091.5ASR
2007-08Females 65+84.574.595.5ASR
2008-09Females 65+80.571.091.0ASR
2009-10Females 65+86.076.596.4ASR
2010-11Females 65+95.285.1106.0ASR
2011-12Females 65+79.070.188.7ASR
2012-13Females 65+83.774.593.6ASR
2013-14Females 65+85.876.795.7ASR
2014-15Females 65+90.981.6100.9ASR
2015-16Females 65+89.880.799.6ASR
2016-17Females 65+94.285.1104.0ASR
2017-18Females 65+95.085.9104.7ASR
2018-19Females 65+87.178.796.1ASR
2019-20Females 65+74.366.782.6ASR
2001-02Males 0 to 14yrs9.66.813.2Age specific rate
2002-03Males 0 to 14yrs8.05.411.3Age specific rate
2003-04Males 0 to 14yrs10.37.514.0Age specific rate
2004-05Males 0 to 14yrs7.04.710.0Age specific rate
2005-06Males 0 to 14yrs9.16.412.4Age specific rate
2006-07Males 0 to 14yrs7.75.310.8Age specific rate
2007-08Males 0 to 14yrs6.64.49.4Age specific rate
2008-09Males 0 to 14yrs6.94.69.6Age specific rate
2009-10Males 0 to 14yrs6.64.49.4Age specific rate
2010-11Males 0 to 14yrs8.15.611.0Age specific rate
2011-12Males 0 to 14yrs6.44.39.0Age specific rate
2012-13Males 0 to 14yrs7.85.410.7Age specific rate
2013-14Males 0 to 14yrs5.23.37.6Age specific rate
2014-15Males 0 to 14yrs5.83.78.1Age specific rate
2015-16Males 0 to 14yrs6.54.59.3Age specific rate
2016-17Males 0 to 14yrs5.63.78.1Age specific rate
2017-18Males 0 to 14yrs4.22.66.4Age specific rate
2018-19Males 0 to 14yrs4.93.27.3Age specific rate
2019-20Males 0 to 14yrs3.92.46.0Age specific rate
2001-02Males 15 to 24yrs65.055.675.7Age specific rate
2002-03Males 15 to 24yrs64.755.274.9Age specific rate
2003-04Males 15 to 24yrs57.148.366.5Age specific rate
2004-05Males 15 to 24yrs50.642.459.4Age specific rate
2005-06Males 15 to 24yrs61.252.270.5Age specific rate
2006-07Males 15 to 24yrs57.248.766.2Age specific rate
2007-08Males 15 to 24yrs54.446.163.0Age specific rate
2008-09Males 15 to 24yrs42.235.149.7Age specific rate
2009-10Males 15 to 24yrs41.834.649.1Age specific rate
2010-11Males 15 to 24yrs47.840.155.5Age specific rate
2011-12Males 15 to 24yrs46.639.154.3Age specific rate
2012-13Males 15 to 24yrs40.934.048.1Age specific rate
2013-14Males 15 to 24yrs37.530.443.7Age specific rate
2014-15Males 15 to 24yrs44.136.250.5Age specific rate
2015-16Males 15 to 24yrs41.333.947.8Age specific rate
2016-17Males 15 to 24yrs43.936.150.3Age specific rate
2017-18Males 15 to 24yrs52.644.560.2Age specific rate
2018-19Males 15 to 24yrs49.641.756.9Age specific rate
2019-20Males 15 to 24yrs47.039.554.4Age specific rate
2001-02Males 25 to 39yrs81.773.091.1Age specific rate
2002-03Males 25 to 39yrs75.967.584.8Age specific rate
2003-04Males 25 to 39yrs75.166.984.0Age specific rate
2004-05Males 25 to 39yrs74.466.383.1Age specific rate
2005-06Males 25 to 39yrs62.555.270.5Age specific rate
2006-07Males 25 to 39yrs72.364.580.7Age specific rate
2007-08Males 25 to 39yrs67.460.075.4Age specific rate
2008-09Males 25 to 39yrs67.660.776.0Age specific rate
2009-10Males 25 to 39yrs62.355.970.6Age specific rate
2010-11Males 25 to 39yrs72.565.280.8Age specific rate
2011-12Males 25 to 39yrs58.151.665.5Age specific rate
2012-13Males 25 to 39yrs55.549.563.1Age specific rate
2013-14Males 25 to 39yrs60.454.068.1Age specific rate
2014-15Males 25 to 39yrs71.064.179.3Age specific rate
2015-16Males 25 to 39yrs66.560.174.8Age specific rate
2016-17Males 25 to 39yrs64.658.172.5Age specific rate
2017-18Males 25 to 39yrs69.663.278.0Age specific rate
2018-19Males 25 to 39yrs58.052.065.3Age specific rate
2019-20Males 25 to 39yrs63.056.770.4Age specific rate
2001-02Males 40 to 64yrs57.351.564.1Age specific rate
2002-03Males 40 to 64yrs54.949.461.5Age specific rate
2003-04Males 40 to 64yrs53.247.859.6Age specific rate
2004-05Males 40 to 64yrs55.650.662.6Age specific rate
2005-06Males 40 to 64yrs54.048.560.1Age specific rate
2006-07Males 40 to 64yrs51.045.957.0Age specific rate
2007-08Males 40 to 64yrs56.952.063.8Age specific rate
2008-09Males 40 to 64yrs60.055.066.9Age specific rate
2009-10Males 40 to 64yrs60.154.766.5Age specific rate
2010-11Males 40 to 64yrs65.560.372.6Age specific rate
2011-12Males 40 to 64yrs56.851.662.8Age specific rate
2012-13Males 40 to 64yrs61.856.768.4Age specific rate
2013-14Males 40 to 64yrs65.760.372.3Age specific rate
2014-15Males 40 to 64yrs68.563.776.0Age specific rate
2015-16Males 40 to 64yrs66.061.073.0Age specific rate
2016-17Males 40 to 64yrs69.465.177.5Age specific rate
2017-18Males 40 to 64yrs68.162.674.6Age specific rate
2018-19Males 40 to 64yrs65.359.771.4Age specific rate
2019-20Males 40 to 64yrs58.854.065.1Age specific rate
2001-02Males 65yrs plus117.0113.9148.9Age specific rate
2002-03Males 65yrs plus108.0106.1139.5Age specific rate
2003-04Males 65yrs plus126.3125.3160.6Age specific rate
2004-05Males 65yrs plus114.2113.0146.0Age specific rate
2005-06Males 65yrs plus116.3113.1145.1Age specific rate
2006-07Males 65yrs plus126.7122.3154.5Age specific rate
2007-08Males 65yrs plus121.9118.1149.3Age specific rate
2008-09Males 65yrs plus133.2131.3163.6Age specific rate
2009-10Males 65yrs plus115.7112.7141.9Age specific rate
2010-11Males 65yrs plus131.0128.9159.3Age specific rate
2011-12Males 65yrs plus133.4133.6164.0Age specific rate
2012-13Males 65yrs plus126.9126.7155.6Age specific rate
2013-14Males 65yrs plus113.6112.7139.4Age specific rate
2014-15Males 65yrs plus126.6127.8155.7Age specific rate
2015-16Males 65yrs plus125.4126.6153.7Age specific rate
2016-17Males 65yrs plus135.5135.6162.8Age specific rate
2017-18Males 65yrs plus124.8125.2151.0Age specific rate
2018-19Males 65yrs plus120.2120.5145.2Age specific rate
2019-20Males 65yrs plus127.0127.5152.3Age specific rate
2001-02Females 0 to 14yrs6.94.510.2Age specific rate
2002-03Females 0 to 14yrs7.34.910.6Age specific rate
2003-04Females 0 to 14yrs5.93.88.9Age specific rate
2004-05Females 0 to 14yrs5.33.38.2Age specific rate
2005-06Females 0 to 14yrs5.83.78.7Age specific rate
2006-07Females 0 to 14yrs7.14.710.2Age specific rate
2007-08Females 0 to 14yrs3.6NANAAge specific rate
2008-09Females 0 to 14yrs6.44.19.2Age specific rate
2009-10Females 0 to 14yrs3.0NANAAge specific rate
2010-11Females 0 to 14yrs6.24.19.0Age specific rate
2011-12Females 0 to 14yrs5.03.07.3Age specific rate
2012-13Females 0 to 14yrs3.8NANAAge specific rate
2013-14Females 0 to 14yrs4.62.97.0Age specific rate
2014-15Females 0 to 14yrs4.42.66.7Age specific rate
2015-16Females 0 to 14yrs3.7NANAAge specific rate
2016-17Females 0 to 14yrs2.8NANAAge specific rate
2017-18Females 0 to 14yrs4.22.66.5Age specific rate
2018-19Females 0 to 14yrs3.5NANAAge specific rate
2019-20Females 0 to 14yrs3.9NANAAge specific rate
2001-02Females 15 to 24yrs21.916.528.5Age specific rate
2002-03Females 15 to 24yrs18.313.424.3Age specific rate
2003-04Females 15 to 24yrs19.414.425.4Age specific rate
2004-05Females 15 to 24yrs17.412.723.0Age specific rate
2005-06Females 15 to 24yrs15.911.421.1Age specific rate
2006-07Females 15 to 24yrs17.513.023.1Age specific rate
2007-08Females 15 to 24yrs14.410.319.4Age specific rate
2008-09Females 15 to 24yrs16.312.121.6Age specific rate
2009-10Females 15 to 24yrs17.713.323.0Age specific rate
2010-11Females 15 to 24yrs18.213.823.7Age specific rate
2011-12Females 15 to 24yrs14.410.319.0Age specific rate
2012-13Females 15 to 24yrs14.610.719.6Age specific rate
2013-14Females 15 to 24yrs12.38.816.9Age specific rate
2014-15Females 15 to 24yrs15.711.720.7Age specific rate
2015-16Females 15 to 24yrs15.010.819.5Age specific rate
2016-17Females 15 to 24yrs14.010.419.2Age specific rate
2017-18Females 15 to 24yrs16.112.021.1Age specific rate
2018-19Females 15 to 24yrs14.510.519.0Age specific rate
2019-20Females 15 to 24yrs14.510.619.2Age specific rate
2001-02Females 25 to 39yrs20.816.625.8Age specific rate
2002-03Females 25 to 39yrs17.914.022.5Age specific rate
2003-04Females 25 to 39yrs14.611.118.8Age specific rate
2004-05Females 25 to 39yrs17.713.922.3Age specific rate
2005-06Females 25 to 39yrs13.910.517.8Age specific rate
2006-07Females 25 to 39yrs20.216.124.8Age specific rate
2007-08Females 25 to 39yrs19.315.423.8Age specific rate
2008-09Females 25 to 39yrs18.014.222.1Age specific rate
2009-10Females 25 to 39yrs18.114.622.6Age specific rate
2010-11Females 25 to 39yrs17.614.021.9Age specific rate
2011-12Females 25 to 39yrs19.015.323.4Age specific rate
2012-13Females 25 to 39yrs18.715.223.2Age specific rate
2013-14Females 25 to 39yrs20.216.424.5Age specific rate
2014-15Females 25 to 39yrs18.915.423.4Age specific rate
2015-16Females 25 to 39yrs16.012.719.9Age specific rate
2016-17Females 25 to 39yrs17.413.921.3Age specific rate
2017-18Females 25 to 39yrs14.911.918.8Age specific rate
2018-19Females 25 to 39yrs18.215.022.4Age specific rate
2019-20Females 25 to 39yrs13.911.017.4Age specific rate
2001-02Females 40 to 64yrs17.414.221.3Age specific rate
2002-03Females 40 to 64yrs15.512.619.1Age specific rate
2003-04Females 40 to 64yrs20.316.924.2Age specific rate
2004-05Females 40 to 64yrs15.912.919.3Age specific rate
2005-06Females 40 to 64yrs17.214.120.7Age specific rate
2006-07Females 40 to 64yrs20.717.224.3Age specific rate
2007-08Females 40 to 64yrs17.114.320.8Age specific rate
2008-09Females 40 to 64yrs21.217.924.9Age specific rate
2009-10Females 40 to 64yrs23.219.827.1Age specific rate
2010-11Females 40 to 64yrs25.922.530.2Age specific rate
2011-12Females 40 to 64yrs17.514.720.9Age specific rate
2012-13Females 40 to 64yrs24.421.328.7Age specific rate
2013-14Females 40 to 64yrs20.917.824.5Age specific rate
2014-15Females 40 to 64yrs23.320.027.0Age specific rate
2015-16Females 40 to 64yrs20.117.323.8Age specific rate
2016-17Females 40 to 64yrs24.721.428.6Age specific rate
2017-18Females 40 to 64yrs21.418.324.9Age specific rate
2018-19Females 40 to 64yrs21.818.725.4Age specific rate
2019-20Females 40 to 64yrs17.614.920.9Age specific rate
2001-02Females 65yrs plus90.770.192.3Age specific rate
2002-03Females 65yrs plus91.370.492.4Age specific rate
2003-04Females 65yrs plus87.567.088.1Age specific rate
2004-05Females 65yrs plus84.765.085.6Age specific rate
2005-06Females 65yrs plus95.673.394.6Age specific rate
2006-07Females 65yrs plus94.271.091.5Age specific rate
2007-08Females 65yrs plus96.474.595.5Age specific rate
2008-09Females 65yrs plus93.271.091.0Age specific rate
2009-10Females 65yrs plus102.376.596.4Age specific rate
2010-11Females 65yrs plus111.085.1106.0Age specific rate
2011-12Females 65yrs plus92.870.188.7Age specific rate
2012-13Females 65yrs plus94.974.593.6Age specific rate
2013-14Females 65yrs plus97.576.795.7Age specific rate
2014-15Females 65yrs plus101.981.6100.9Age specific rate
2015-16Females 65yrs plus99.480.799.6Age specific rate
2016-17Females 65yrs plus103.785.1104.0Age specific rate
2017-18Females 65yrs plus102.885.9104.7Age specific rate
2018-19Females 65yrs plus95.878.796.1Age specific rate
2019-20Females 65yrs plus80.466.782.6Age specific rate

Additional information

Data and statistics

Explore this topic further in the AIHW report Injury in Australia.

Section technical notes

Rates are standardised to Australian standard population 2001 per 100,000 population.

For table data: “NA” indicates results that are unavailable or suppressed due to small sample size or not calculated.

Hospitalisations:

  • Queensland Health Statistical Services Branch (SSB): ICD Code definition of all injuries hospitalisation data: Injury and poisoning, excluding complications of medical and surgical care (V01-Y36, Y85-Y89, and no external cause between Y37 and Y84)
  • Admission practices likely changed as a result of COVID-19. Trends that include 2020 or 2021 data should be assessed with caution.

Mortality:

  • ICD Code definition of SSB all injuries mortality data: Injury and poisoning, excluding complications of medical and surgical care (V01-Y36, Y85-Y89)
  • Deaths registered in 2019 and 2020 are subject to change. Deaths for 2020 are underestimated due to late death registrations, especially for First Nations population. Results should be interpreted with caution.

References

  1. Queensland Health. 2020. Queensland hospital admitted patient data collection (QHAPDC). Accessed: 12 November 2022.
  2. Hugo Centre for Migration and Population Research. 2018. Accessibility/remoteness index of Australia (ARIA)Accessibility/Remoteness Index of Australia (ARIA). Accessed: 1 October 2022.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2018. Socio-economic indexes for areas (SEIFA) 20162033.0.55.001 - Census of Population and Housing: Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), Australia, 2016. Accessed: 1 October 2022.

Last updated: March 2023