SNAPSHOT 1 JULY 2023 TO 30 JUNE 2024
323
16%
Drowning Deaths in 2023/24
1.21
278 10-Year Average
increase
2023/24 Fatal Drowning Rate per 100,000
7%
increase
1.13
10-Year Average Fatal Drowning Rate per 100,000
82% 40% 83 OF ALL DROWNING DEATHS WERE MALES
2
WERE ADULTS AGED 55 YEARS AND OLDER
PEOPLE WHO DROWNED WERE BORN OVERSEAS
TOP 3 LOCATIONS
TOP 3 ACTIVITIES
26%
33%
Beach
Swimming & Recreating
25%
11%
River/Creek
Fall
14%
9%
Ocean/Harbour
Boating