Current survey
The 2026 Victorian Population Health Survey is currently underway. TKW Research – an independent agency working on behalf of the Department of Health – will begin calling adults across Victoria to take part in the 2026 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.
For more information, contact the Department's hotline on 1800 658 830 or email health.intelligence@health.vic.gov.au.
In 2024, the Victorian Population Health Survey was conducted at the state and regional level, with a sample of 7,500 adult respondents.
This dataset provides a foundation for understanding the health landscape of Victoria, guiding evidence-based decision-making to improve population health outcomes.
To find out how the data is collected and used, see Victorian Population Health Survey.
Topics in the survey
The survey collects a wide range of data, including:
- Social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status and social exclusion.
- Health risk factors, including smoking, food insecurity, and psychological distress.
- Protective factors, such as social and emotional support.
- Health literacy, beliefs, and attitudes.
- Healthcare service use.
- Physical and mental health status.
User guide
This user guide is developed for the dashboard and provides essential background information on the survey, including its purpose, methodology, sampling approach, and questionnaire content. It also offers practical instructions on how to navigate the dashboard, apply filters and slicers, interpret charts and indicators, and understand the key concepts and definitions used throughout the reporting platform.
Explore the results
Use the interactive dashboard to explore available indicators and compare results across Victoria.
Download 2024 Victorian Population Health Survey data
Download the Excel file to access the estimates published for the 2024 Victorian Population Health Survey, including data available in the dashboard.
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