Has the main form of cocaine used by Australians changed over time?
In 2007, 96% of Australians reported that powder was the main form of cocaine that they used, compared to 99% in 2022-23.
In 2007, 96% of Australians who used cocaine in the past 12 months used cocaine powder as their main form.
In 2010, 98% of Australians who used cocaine in the past 12 months used cocaine powder as their main form.
In 2013, 97% of Australians who used cocaine in the past 12 months used cocaine powder as their main form.
In 2016, 98% of Australians who used cocaine in the past 12 months used cocaine powder as their main form.
In 2019, 99% of Australians who used cocaine in the past 12 months used cocaine powder as their main form.
In 2022-23, 99% of Australians who used cocaine in the past 12 months used cocaine powder as their main form.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
* Estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution.
** Estimate has a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
Percentages may not tally to 100% due to rounding.
Data is not available for ‘other’ forms of cocaine in 2010 and 2013 due to small numbers, confidentiality or other concerns about the quality of the data.