Young People
This section contains information about the cocaine use patterns of Australians who are under 18 years of age.
Given the small proportion of Australian youth who use cocaine, there is little reliable and meaningful data about this population group available. As a result, this section presents only one FAQ, drawn from the 2022-23 Australian Secondary School Students’ Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) Survey (Cancer Council Victoria, 2024).
What proportion of Australian school students aged 12-17 years has used cocaine?
The majority (98%) of Australian school students aged 12-17 years have never used cocaine. Less than one percent have used cocaine in the past month.
Source: Scully, M, Koh, I, Bain, E, Wakefield, M, & Durkin, S (2023). ASSAD 2022-23: Australian secondary school students' use of alcohol and other substances. Cancer Council Victoria, Australia.
Please note: Percentages may not tally to 100% due to rounding.