Coronavirus (COVID-19) case numbers and statistics
This page provides updates about the current situation, latest case numbers and related information.
Please note that from 7 May 2022, this page will no longer be updated on weekends due to changes in jurisdictional reporting to the Commonwealth.
This page provides regular updates on a number of visual representations of information about COVID-19 in Australia.
View our collection of infographics for weekly traffic light reports of the COVID-19 situation across Australia.
You can also read epidemiological reports for information on the incidence, severity and distribution of COVID-19.
COVID-19 situation overview
The above tiles show the:
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number of acquired cases and tests in the 24 hours prior to the most recent report date
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current number of active cases
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current number of hospitalised cases, cases in ICU and cases on a ventilator
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total number of cases, tests and deaths to date.
Note: States and territories provide these figures regularly. Due to the dynamic nature of case data, state and territory health departments may revise their numbers, where historic cases may be added or previously reported cases excluded after further investigation.
New and cumulative cases
New and cumulative number of reported COVID-19 cases in Australia
This graph shows the total number of new COVID-19 cases in Australia reported by states and territories and the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported over time.
This bar chart shows the newly confirmed COVID-19 cases by notification received date.
The line graph shows the cumulative number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases by notification received date.
The horizontal axis shows the date of notification to state and territory health departments.
The vertical axis on the left shows the number of new COVID-19 cases, represented by the bars.
The vertical axis on the right shows the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases, represented by the line.
As per the COVID-19 national guidelines,
- a COVID-19 confirmed case is a person who:
- tests positive to a validated specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test or
- has the virus isolated in cell culture, with PCR confirmation using a validated method or
- undergoes a seroconversion to or has a significant rise in SARS-CoV-2 neutralising or IgG antibody level (e.g. four-fold or greater rise in titre).
- a COVID-19 probable case is a person who tests positive using a SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test (RAT).
The first cases of COVID-19 in Australia were identified in late January 2020. Prior to December 2021, the number of cases diagnosed had peaked in October 2021. From December 2021, the number of cases increased steeply to peak in early January 2022.
Cases by state and territory
Visit your local health department's website for COVID-19 state and territory statistics:
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Recently reported cases by states and territories
This table shows the number of cases in the last 24 hours and last 7 days as well as the number of active cases that have occurred in Australia.
State and territory totals reflect where a person has been tested and public health management occurred, which may differ from their normal place of residence.
The number of confirmed cases and deaths reported in each state and territory since the first case was reported in late January 2020. State and territory totals reflect where a person has been tested and public health management occurred, which may differ from their normal place of residence.
As per the COVID-19 national guidelines, a COVID-19 confirmed case is a person who:
- tests positive to a validated specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test or
- has the virus isolated in cell culture, with PCR confirmation using a validated method or
- undergoes a seroconversion to or has a significant rise in SARS-CoV-2 neutralising or IgG antibody level (e.g. four-fold or greater rise in titre).
Probable and historical cases are currently included in the total number of cases reported by some jurisdictions, these are defined as per the COVID-19 national guidelines.
Probable and historical cases are currently included in the total number of cases reported by some jurisdictions, these are defined as per the COVID-19 national guidelines.
The method used to estimate the number of active cases varies by jurisdiction.
Total COVID-19 cases by state and territory
Total COVID-19 cases in Australia
This table shows the number of COVID-19 cases for each state and territory, since the first case was reported. The table also shows the total number of cases and deaths by state and territory.
This table shows the number of COVID-19 cases for each state and territory, since the first case was reported. The table also shows the total number of cases and deaths by state and territory.
A COVID-19 death is defined for surveillance purposes as a death in a probable or confirmed COVID-19 case, unless there is a clear alternative cause of death that cannot be related to COVID19 (e.g. trauma). There should be no period of complete recovery from COVID-19 between illness and death. Where a Coroner’s report is available, these findings are to be observed.
Cases and deaths by age and sex
COVID-19 cases by age group and sex
This graph shows the number of COVID-19 cases for males and females by age group since the first case was reported.
This bar chart shows the number of COVID-19 cases for males and females by age group since the first confirmed cases were reported in late January 2020.
The horizontal axis shows the age breakdown in 10-year intervals from zero years old to greater than 90 years old.
The vertical axis shows the number of COVID-19 cases.
As per the COVID-19 national guidelines, a COVID-19 confirmed case is a person who:
- tests positive to a validated specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test or
- has the virus isolated in cell culture, with PCR confirmation using a validated method or
- undergoes a seroconversion to or has a significant rise in SARS-CoV-2 neutralising or IgG antibody level (e.g. four-fold or greater rise in titre).
The proportion of COVID-19 cases in males and females is roughly equal, however the ratio does differ across the age groups presented.
Cases have been reported across all age groups. The majority of all cases are reported in those aged 20 to 59 years. The number of cases is highest in the 20–29 years age group.
Cases by age group and sex
This table shows the same information as the matching graph: the number of COVID-19 cases for males and females by age group since the first case was reported.
The data is shown in 3 columns:
- age group ranges
- male
- female.
COVID-19 deaths by age group and sex
This graph shows the number of COVID-19 associated deaths in Australia for males and females by age group since the first case was reported.
This bar chart shows the total number of COVID-19 associated deaths in Australia by age group and sex since the first confirmed cases were reported in late January 2020.
As per the COVID-19 national guidelines, a COVID-19 death is defined for surveillance purposes as a death in a probable or confirmed COVID-19 case, unless there is a clear alternative cause of death that cannot be related to COVID19 (e.g. trauma). There should be no period of complete recovery from COVID-19 between illness and death. Where a Coroner’s report is available, these findings are to be observed.
Deaths have been reported in those aged in their 20s to their 100s. The majority of deaths have been reported in people aged 70 years and over.
The horizontal axis shows the age breakdown in 10-year intervals from zero years old to greater than 90 years old.
The vertical axis shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths.
Deaths by age group and sex
This table shows the same information as the matching graph: the number of COVID-19 associated deaths in Australia for males and females by age group since the first case was reported.
The data is shown in 3 columns:
- age group ranges
- male
- female.
Total tests and results
COVID-19 tests conducted in total in the last 7 days and results
This table shows the number of COVID-19 tests conducted in total and in the last 7 days, the rate of tests in the last 7 days per 100,000 population and the percentage that returned a positive result by state and territory and in Australia, since the first case was reported.
This table shows the number of tests conducted in Australia and in each state and territory, since the first case was reported in late January 2020 in total and in the last 7 days. This number is not reflective of the number of people that have been tested, but the total number of tests conducted, as individuals may have been tested multiple times. The data are based on information reported by states and territories.
Tests in the last 7 days per 100,000 population represent the number of tests conducted by each state and territory in the last 7 days as a rate of the number of people in the jurisdiction.
The testing positivity rate is also displayed. This positivity rate represents the proportion of all tests that have returned a positive result for COVID-19.
Cases admitted to hospital
Current COVID-19 cases in hospitals and Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
This graph shows the number of COVID-19 cases currently admitted to hospital, including cases in ICUs, in Australia and each state and territory.
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 cases currently in hospital, including cases in ICU, in Australia and each state and territory.
Each bar represents those in ICU and those not in ICU by state and territory.
The horizontal axis shows the number of COVID-19 cases currently hospitalised.
The vertical axis shows the Australian total and each state and territory: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA.
Cases admitted to hospital
This table shows the same information as the matching graph: the number of COVID-19 cases currently admitted to hospital, including cases in ICUs, in Australia and each state and territory.
The data is shown in 3 columns:
- jurisdiction – with Australia in total first, then each state and territory: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA.
- the number of cases not in ICU
- the number of cases in ICU.
Cases in NDIS services
This table shows the number of confirmed active COVID-19 cases, deaths and recovered cases, in Australia and each state and territory, for NDIS participants and workers since March 2020*.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission 26/05/2022.
Cumulative infections count
Includes people who were reported to the NDIS Commission or the NDIA as having died with COVID-19.
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State |
Participant Active |
Worker Active |
Participant Recovered |
Worker Recovered |
Participant Deaths |
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ACT |
28 |
20 |
327 |
294 |
- |
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NSW |
566 |
781 |
5281 |
7812 |
25 |
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NT |
5 |
16 |
259 |
439 |
- |
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QLD |
195 |
420 |
2028 |
3655 |
9 |
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SA |
275 |
284 |
1511 |
2292 |
8 |
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TAS |
58 |
100 |
358 |
1010 |
- |
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VIC |
516 |
401 |
3565 |
3631 |
30 |
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WA |
292 |
540 |
855 |
1394 |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
78 |
135 |
- |
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Total |
1938 |
2563 |
14262 |
20662 |
77 |
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Cases in aged care services
COVID-19 cases in aged care services – residential care
This graph shows the total number of confirmed active COVID-19 cases, deaths and recovered cases, in Australia and each state and territory, for people living in Australian Government–subsidised residential aged care facilities since January 2020.
This graph shows the number of confirmed cases, deaths and cases recovered since late January 2020 in those who receive Australian Government–subsidised residential care in each state and territory.
Residential care means people who live in an Australian Government–subsidised aged care facility.
Each bar represents the number of active cases, recovered cases and deaths.
The bottom axis shows the number of COVID-19 cases.
The vertical axis shows the Australian total and each state and territory: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA.
The majority of cases and deaths reported in residential care in Australia have occurred in Victoria.
Cases in aged care services – residential care
This table shows the same information as the matching graph: the number of confirmed active COVID-19 cases, deaths and recovered cases, in Australia and each state and territory, for people living in Australian Government–subsidised residential aged care facilities.
The data is shown in 4 columns:
- jurisdiction – with Australia in total first, then each state and territory: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA.
- active cases
- recovered cases
- deaths.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities
Read the weekly report that provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally.
The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to affected services to support them.
COVID-19 cases in aged care services – in-home care
This graph shows the total number of confirmed active COVID-19 cases, deaths and recovered cases, in Australia and each state and territory, for people receiving Australian Government–subsidised care in their own home since January 2020.
The number of confirmed cases, deaths and cases recovered since late January 2020 in those who receive Australian Government–subsidised in-home care in Australia and in each state and territory.
In-home care means people who receive Australian Government subsidised care in their own home.
Each bar represents the number of active cases, recovered cases and deaths.
The bottom axis shows the number of COVID-19 cases.
The vertical axis shows the Australian total and each state and territory: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA.
The majority of cases reported in In-home care in Australia are in Victoria.
Cases in aged care services – in-home care
This table shows the same information as the matching graph: the number of confirmed active COVID-19 cases, deaths and recovered cases, in Australia and each state and territory, for people receiving Australian Government–subsidised care in their own home.
The data is shown in 4 columns:
- jurisdiction – with Australia in total first, then each state and territory: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA.
- active cases
- recovered cases
- deaths.
Vaccine data
Daily data on the status of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now available. This includes a detailed infographic and breakdown of vaccine doses administered across Australia. See the latest data on Australia's vaccine rollout.