Do male and female Australian school students aged 12-17 years drink alcohol in different locations?
Among Australian school students aged 12-17 years who drank alcohol in the past week, both boys and girls were most likely to have consumed their last drink at home.
In 2017, 34% of male and 36% of female Australian school students aged 12-17 years who drank alcohol in the past week consumed their last alcohol drink at a home.
In 2017, 29% of male and 33% of female Australian school students aged 12-17 years who drank alcohol in the past week consumed their last alcohol drink at party.
In 2017, 14% of male and 17% of female Australian school students aged 12-17 years who drank alcohol in the past week consumed their last alcohol drink at a friend’s house.
Source: Cancer Council Victoria (2018). ASSAD 2017 Statistics & Trends: Australian secondary school students' use of tobacco, alcohol, over-the-counter drugs, and illicit substances.
Please note: Percentages do not tally to 100% as only the three most common locations are reported.