Victorian Population Health Survey 2025
The 2025 Victorian Population Health Survey recruitment runs from 23 June 2025. TKW Research – an independent agency working on behalf of the Department of Health – will begin calling adults across Victoria to take part in the 2025 survey. The survey is done over the phone.
Taking part is completely voluntary, and your privacy is protected by law under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. The survey's questions and methods have been approved by the Department of Health’s Human Research Ethics Committee.
The 2024 Victorian Population Health Survey data collection finished in November 2024 and the data is currently under analysis.
There were approximately 34,000 participants in the 2023 Victorian Population Health Survey. The findings and insights will be released later this year.
The Department of Health conducts the Victorian Population Health Survey annually. The survey is the primary source of insights about the health and wellbeing of Victorian adults aged 18 and over, and what affects their health and wellbeing.
Each year, approximately 7,500 Victorians undertake the survey to share information on their health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and the social determinants of their health and wellbeing. This information is used to track changes over time and inform policymaking, service planning and the development of interventions to improve the health of Victorians.
The survey is expanded every 3 years to include approximately 34,000 people. This larger sample size allows us to report on minority populations including First Peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people. It also helps to provide estimates down to the local government area (LGA) level.
Information that is collected
Information is collected on:
- The prevalence of chronic diseases and conditions and how these change over time.
- Mental health and wellbeing, such as psychological distress, depression and anxiety, and life satisfaction.
- Lifestyle risk factors, such as tobacco smoking and vaping, alcohol consumption, diet, physical inactivity, and sun-protective behaviours.
- Biomedical risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, and body weight status.
- Other health risk factors, such as psychological distress, food insecurity, experiences of racism and discrimination, and loneliness.
- The social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status, civic and social trust, social exclusion, and work and unemployment.
- Protective factors, such as connection to culture, and social and emotional support.
- Health literacy, beliefs, and attitudes, including trust in Victoria’s health system.
- Use of healthcare services.
- Unmet healthcare need – healthcare services sought but not received.
How the information is collected
We collect information by computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI).
Adults who live in private dwellings across Victoria are randomly selected and invited to participate. Participation is entirely voluntary, and the confidentiality and identity of all survey participants is protected by law under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). The Department of Health's Human Research Ethics Committee has approved the methodology and questionnaire for the survey.
The data are weighted to the Victorian population to reflect the population distribution by age, gender, educational attainment, and geographic location.
Interviews are also conducted in other languages commonly spoken in Victoria to ensure that individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are represented.
How we use the information
The Victorian Population Health Survey (VPHS) is conducted every year in accordance with the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Act (2008):
- To provide members of the public with access to ‘reliable information’ in appropriate forms to facilitate a good understanding of public health issues' (Part 2, Section 8[2.a]).
- To inform the development of Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing plans (Part 3, Section 26) and the biennial Chief Health Officer's report (Part 3, Section 21c)
- To report on the health and determinants of health of Victoria’s First Peoples, Victorians who identify as LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse Victorians, and vulnerable Victorians.
- To provide data for key indicators of the DH Priority Outcomes framework and the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Outcomes framework to inform policymaking and planning.
- To monitor changes over time and identify any new and emerging health concerns.
For more information, call the Department's hotline on 1800 658 830.
Victorian Population Health Survey
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The Victorian Agency of Health Information website contains information and documents about the 2022 population .
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Information and documents relating to the 2020 population .
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Information and documents relating to the 2019 population .
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Information and documents relating to the 2018 population .
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The Victorian Population Health Survey has been conducted each year since 2001 and is based on a random sample of adults aged 18 years and over.
The Survey is administered using computer-assisted telephone interviews. In 2017, the sample was expanded to approximately 34,000 respondents to allow for the reporting of analysed data at the local government area level.
The findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2017 are presented as dashboards for each of the 79 councils in Victoria, their corresponding Health Area and Division, as well as for the state of Victoria.
Indicators
The indicators presented as dashboards are:
- Smoking prevalence
- Fruit and vegetable consumption
- Intake of sugar sweetened beverages
- Consumption of take-away or snack food
- Obesity
- Physical activity
- Alcohol consumption
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Life satisfaction
- Self-reported health status
- Health checks
- Bowel and breast cancer screening
- Selected chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes
- Dental health
Download dashboards
Victorian Population Health Survey 2017 dashboardVictorian Population Health Survey 2017: Quick statistics for local government areas, age group and time series data (2015-2017)Victorian Population Health Survey 2017: Quick statistics for local government areas and genderFamily violence in Victoria: findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey
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Information and documents relating to the 2016 population survey.
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Information and documents relating to the 2015 population survey.
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Previous reports of the Victorian Population Health Survey, presented high-quality information on the health of Victorians. Information in each report is presented on health and lifestyle, including physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, intake of fruit and vegetables, selected health screening, adult obesity, asthma and diabetes prevalence, psychological distress and social networks.
2001
Victorian Burden of Disease StudyVictorian population health survey 2001: selected findings2002
Victorian population health survey 2002: selected findings2003
Victorian population health survey 2003: selected findingsVictorian Health Monitor reportVictorian Health Monitor Prevalence of Indicators for Chronic Kidney Disease reportVictorian Health Monitor Diet and Indicators for Chronic Kidney Disease report2004
Victorian population health survey 2004: Selected findings2005
Victorian population health survey 2005: selected findings2006
Victorian population health survey 2006: selected findings2007
Victorian population health survey 2007: selected findings2008
The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal Victorians: Victorian Population Health Survey 2008 - Supplementary reportThe health and wellbeing of Aboriginal Victorians: Victorian Population Health Survey 2008 - Supplementary reportVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 1. MethodsVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 2. Health and lifestyle, Part 1Victorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 2. Health and lifestyle, Part 2Victorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 3. Self-reported health & selected health conditionsVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 4. Body weight statusVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 5. AsthmaVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 6. DiabetesVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 7. Mental healthVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 8. Connections with othersVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - 9. Social inequalities in healthVictorian population health survey 2008: Selected findings - AppendixRegions
Alpine Shire - selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Ararat Rural City selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008City of Ballarat selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Banyule City selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Barwon-South Western Region: Selected findingsBass Coast Shire selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Baw Baw Shire selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Bayside selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Benalla selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Boroondara selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Borough of Queenscliffe selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Brimbank selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Buloke selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Campaspe selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Cardinia selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Casey selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Central Goldfields selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Colac Otway selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Corangamite selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Darebin selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008East Gippsland selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Eastern Region: Selected findingsFrankston selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Gannawarra selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Gippsland Region: Selected findingsGlen Eira selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Glenelg selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Golden Plains selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Grampians Region: Selected findingsGreater Bendigo selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Greater Dandenong selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Greater Geelong selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Greater Shepparton selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Hepburn selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Hindmarsh selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Hobsons Bay selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Horsham selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Hume City selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Hume Region: Selected findingsIndigo selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Kingston selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Knox selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Latrobe selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Loddon selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Loddon Mallee Region: Selected findings VPHS 2009Macedon Ranges selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Manningham selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Mansfield selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Maribyrnong selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Maroondah selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Melbourne selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Melton selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Mildura selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Mitchell selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Moira selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Monash selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Moonee Valley selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Moorabool selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Moreland selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Mornington Peninsula selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Mount Alexander selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Moyne selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008Murrindindi selected findings from the Victorian Population Health Survey 2008North and West Metropolitan Region: Selected findingsNorthern Grampians: selected findings, VPHS 2008Port Phillip: selected findings, VPHS 2008Pyrenees: selected findings, VPHS 2008South Gippsland: selected findings, VPHS 2008Southern Grampians: selected findings, VPHS 2008Southern Metropolitan Region: Selected findingsStonnington: selected findings, VPHS 2008Strathbogie: selected findings, VPHS 2008Surf Coast: selected findings, VPHS 2008Swan Hill: selected findings, VPHS 2008Towong: selected findings, VPHS 2008Wangaratta: selected findings, VPHS 2008Warrnambool: selected findings, VPHS 2008Wellington: selected findings, VPHS 2008West Wimmera: selected findings, VPHS 2008Whitehorse: selected findings, VPHS 2008Whittlesea: selected findings, VPHS 2008Wodonga: selected findings, VPHS 2008Wyndham: selected findings, VPHS 2008Yarra: selected findings, VPHS 2008Yarra Ranges: selected findings, VPHS 2008Yarriambiack: selected findings, VPHS 20082009
Victorian population health survey 2009: selected findingsThe health and wellbeing of adult Victorians affected by the bushfires in 2009The health and wellbeing of Victorian adults affected by the bushfires in 2009 - Fact sheetVictorian population health survey of people with an intellectual disability - summary of findingsVictorian Population Health Survey of People with an Intellectual Disability 2009Health of Victorian adults with an intellectual disability - easy readVictorian population health survey 2009: selected findingsConnecting with others - Victorians with an intellectual disabilityChoice of drinks to improve oral health in Victorians with an intellectual disabilityDepression and Victorians with an intellectual disabilityEight areas for action to improve the health of Victorians with an intellectual disabilityEye health of Victorians with an intellectual disabilityFruit and vegetable intake of Victorians with an intellectual disabilityBreast screening and Victorian women with an intellectual disabilityHealth of Victorian women with an intellectual disabilityPap tests and Victorian women with an intellectual disability
Smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity levels of Victorians with an intellectual disabilityRegions
Barwon-South Western Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2009Eastern Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2009Gippsland Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2009Hume Region: Selected findings VPHS 2009Loddon Mallee Region: Selected findings VPHS 2009North and West Metropolitan Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2009Southern Metropolitan Region: Selected findings, VPHS 20092010
Victorian Population Health Survey 2010: selected findingsBarwon-South Western Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2010Eastern Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2010Gippsland Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2010Grampians Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2010Loddon Mallee Region: Selected findings VPHS 2010Hume Region: Selected findings VPHS 2010North and West Metropolitan Region: Selected findings, VPHS 2010Southern Metropolitan Region: Selected findings, VPHS 20102011
Victorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 1. MethodsVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 2. Modifiable health risk factorsVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 3. Biomedical checks and cancer screeningVictorian Population Health Survey 2011-12: Selected Preliminary Results - GippslandVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 4. Oral healthVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 5. Self-reported health and selected chronic diseasesVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 6. Eye healthVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 7. AsthmaVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 8. DiabetesVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 9. Mental healthVictorian population health survey 2011-12: Selected findings - 10. Social inequalities in healthVictorian Population Health Survey 2011-12: FindingsVictorian Population Health Survey 2011-12, Social Capital report2012
Victorian Population Health Survey 20122013
Victorian population health survey 2013Health of Victorian adults with an intellectual disability 2013 - easy readDepression and Victorians with an intellectual disability 2013Oral health and Victorians with an intellectual disability 2013Victorian Population Health Survey of People with an Intellectual Disability 2013Breast screening and Victorian women with an intellectual disability 2013Victorian population health survey of people with an intellectual disability 2013 - summary of findings2014
Victorian Population Health Survey 2014 - Modifiable risk factors contributing to chronic disease in VictoriaVictorian Population Health Survey 2014 - Snapshot of modifiable risk factors contributing to chronic disease in VictoriaVictorian Population Health Survey 2014: Quick statistics at local government areaVictorian Population Health Survey 2014 - Health and wellbeing, chronic conditions, screening and eye healthVictorian Population Health Survey 2014 - snapshot of health and wellbeing, chronic conditions, screening and eye healthInequalities in the social determinants of health and what it means for the health of Victorians - Findings from the 2014 Victorian Population Health SurveyRacism in VictoriaChallenges to healthy eating: food insecurity in
2015
Victorian Population Health Survey 2015
Reviewed 19 June 2025