Cancer data and statistics

The Cancer Institute NSW provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on cancer in NSW. Your source for data to inform positive change in cancer outcomes and care across the state.

Cancer data and statistics

As the leading authority on cancer in the state, the Cancer Institute NSW collects and manages a number of registries and data collections that cover a wide range of information on:

  • cancer incidence and mortality
  • cancer treatment
  • cancer screening
  • cancer prevention.

Leveraging the power of this data we work closely with our stakeholders to drive positive change and improvements within the cancer health system.

In this section

Get access to data, statistics, overviews and information on cancer in NSW. You can also find our reports and publications, and understand how our data is calculated.
Request unit record or summarised cancer data for your research. In this section, you can also access our data dictionaries, caveats and request forms.
Effective data governance ensures the Cancer Institute NSW’s data assets are valued, protected and used to support our work in cancer control.
In this section, you can find out how to request or update information that we hold about yourself or your patients. You can also notify or submit data to us, and learn why we collect your data.