A total of 281 people drowned in Australia between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, according to the Royal Life Saving Society's National Drowning Report.
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DROWNINGS BY AGE
0 - 4 years: 16 (deaths), a 33 per cent decrease on the 10-year average
5 - 14 years: seven, 35 per cent decrease on 10-year average
15 - 24 years: 30, seven per cent decrease on 10-year average
25 - 64 years: 153, one per cent increase on 10-year average
65+ years: 75, 19 per cent increase on 10-year average
DROWNING BY ACTIVITIES
Swimming and recreation: 33 per cent
Falls: 15 per cent
Unknown: 11 per cent
Boating: eight per cent
Watercraft: six per cent
Bathing: six per cent
Non-aquatic transport: six per cent
Diving: five per cent
Rescues: five per cent
Fishing: three per cent
DROWNING LOCATIONS
Rivers and creeks: 76 (deaths)
Beach: 75
Oceans and harbours: 33
Swimming pools: 29
Lakes and dams: 27
Bathtubs and spas: 18
Rocks and cliff faces: 17
Other: 6
DROWNINGS BY STATES AND TERRITORIES
NSW: 107
Queensland: 61
Victoria: 59
Western Australia: 31
South Australia: 17
Tasmania: 4
Northern Territory: 2
ACT: 0
Australian Associated Press
