National coverage rates
We have again exceeded the target of 95% coverage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander five year olds.
As at June 2023, the coverage rates were:
- 90.83% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander one year olds
- 88.57% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander two year olds
- 95.75% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander five year olds.
State and territory coverage rates
Coverage rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander one year olds
States and territories have not yet achieved coverage rates above 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 June 2023
Source: Australian Immunisation Register
ACT – 93.73%
Northern Territory – 88.03%
New South Wales – 92.70%
Queensland – 90.06%
South Australia – 90.82%
Tasmania – 94.06%
Victoria – 92.76%
Australia – 90.83%
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander two year old immunisation coverage.
Two year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Data as at 30 June 2023
Source: Australian Immunisation Register
ACT – 89.58%
Northern Territory – 84.91%
New South Wales – 91.18%
Queensland – 88.89%
South Australia – 88.73%
Tasmania – 93.55%
Victoria – 88.25%
Australia – 88.57%
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 five year old vaccination.
Five year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Data as at 30 June 2023
Source: Australian Immunisation Register
ACT – 95.27%
Northern Territory – 94.71%
New South Wales – 96.54%
Queensland – 95.57%
South Australia – 95.34%
Tasmania – 97.43%
Victoria – 95.61%
Australia – 95.75%
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.