Prevalence of domestic and family violence in Australia
- 1 in 11 women (9.3% or 920,300)
- 1 in 44 men (2.3% or 224,000)
have experienced violence by a boyfriend/girlfriend/date since the age of 15.
- 1 in 4 women (23% or 2.3 million)
- 1 in 14 men (7.3% or 692,600)
have experienced violence by an intimate partner since the age of 15.
- 1 in 4 women (23% or 2.3 million)
- 1 in 7 men (14% or 1.3 million)
have experienced partner emotional abuse since the age of 15.
- 1 in 12 women (8.1% or 806,000)
- 1 in 17 men (5.9% or 560,600)
have experienced violence by a family member since the age of 15.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Personal Safety Survey 2021-22 (published March 2023)