How much cannabis do Australians usually use?

Among Australians who used cannabis in the past 12 months, the largest proportion (39%) typically used one or less joints, bongs, or cones per occasion of use.

Among Australians who used cannabis in the past 12 months 39% usually used 1 or less joints, bongs, or cones of cannabis per occasion of use, 37% used 2-4; 17% used 5-10; and 7% used 11 or more.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NCETA secondary analysis, 2021).

Please note: The category “one or less” includes those who usually consume ¼, ½, ¾ or 1 joint, bong or cone on a day they use cannabis.