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Has the average age at which Australians start to smoke tobacco changed over time?

The average age at which Australians start smoking tobacco has increased slightly from 15.7 years in 2001 to 16.6 years in 2022-23.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. Supplementary Table 2.17.