Are younger or older Australians more likely to experience alcohol-related physical abuse?

Australians aged 18-24 years are the age group most likely to experience physical abuse by someone under the influence of alcohol. After the age of 24 years, the incidence of alcohol-related physical abuse declines with age. 

In Australia, 7% of 14-17 year olds experienced alcohol-related physical abuse in the past 12 months, compared to 15% of 18-24 year olds; 13% of 25-29 year olds; 10% of 30-39 year olds; 8% of 40-49 year olds; 7% of 50-59 year olds; 5% of 60-69 year olds; and 3% of 70+ year olds.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2013 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NCETA secondary analysis, 2015).

