National coverage rates
We have again exceeded the target of 95% coverage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year olds.
As at September 2022, the coverage rates were:
- 91.42% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander one year olds
- 89.53% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 2 year olds
- 96.23% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year olds.
State and territory coverage rates
Coverage rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander one year olds
Tasmania has exceeded the aspirational target of 95% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander one year old vaccination coverage.
One year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Data as at 30 September 2022
Source: Australian Immunisation Register
ACT – 93.50%
Northern Territory – 88.26%
New South Wales – 93.30%
Queensland – 90.82%
South Australia – 92.03%
Tasmania – 96.88%
Victoria – 91.82%
Australia – 91.42%
Coverage rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 2 year olds
States and territories have not yet achieved coverage rates above the aspirational target of 95% for two year old immunisation coverage.
Two year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Data as at 30 September 2022
Source: Australian Immunisation Register
ACT – 90.05%
Northern Territory – 85.52%
New South Wales – 91.75%
Queensland – 89.70%
South Australia – 89.66%
Tasmania – 93.91%
Victoria – 90.26%
Australia – 89.53%
Coverage rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year olds
Six of the state and territories (Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria) have exceeded the 95% target for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year old vaccination.
Five year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Data as at 30 September 2022
Source: Australian Immunisation Register
ACT – 96.14%
Northern Territory – 94.98%
New South Wales – 96.90%
Queensland – 96.22%
South Australia – 96.89%
Tasmania – 98.05%
Victoria – 95.83%
Australia – 96.23%
For detailed data, take a look at:
- current data tables for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- historical data tables for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Local area coverage rates
Coverage rates for local areas can be quite different to the state or territory rates. To explore coverage in your local area, take a look at:
- our childhood immunisation coverage data which includes current and historical coverage by Primary Health Networks (PHN)
- the immunisation interactive data table on the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s website, where you can explore historical data by PHN.