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Female victims of intimate partner homicide
Measure: Decrease in the number of female victims of intimate partner homicide
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Baseline value
34 victims
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Latest value
34 victimsin 2022-23
Last updated:
Interpretation
Any death due to intimate partner violence is unacceptable. A low or decreasing rate is desirable.
Target: 25 per cent reduction per year in female victims of intimate partner homicide.
Baseline: 2022–23.
Indicator: Increase in the number of women who are safe.
Long-term outcome: Women are safe and respected in all settings, and experience economic, social, political and cultural equality.
Data source: AIC National Homicide Monitoring Program.
Source: DSS 2023, 2024.
For information about how this measure is derived, please refer to the Technical specifications for National Plan Outcomes.
Additional National Plan Outcomes data are available from the Data downloads page.
Time series
Female victims of intimate partner homicide, 1989–90 to 2022–23
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 1989–90 | 60 |
| 1990–91 | 72 |
| 1991–92 | 49 |
| 1992–93 | 65 |
| 1993–94 | 54 |
| 1994–95 | 69 |
| 1995–96 | 49 |
| 1996–97 | 48 |
| 1997–98 | 48 |
| 1998–99 | 52 |
| 1999–2000 | 52 |
| 2000–01 | 63 |
| 2001–02 | 75 |
| 2002–03 | 57 |
| 2003–04 | 50 |
| 2004–05 | 47 |
| 2005–06 | 61 |
| 2006–07 | 41 |
| 2007–08 | 65 |
| 2008–09 | 49 |
| 2009–10 | 44 |
| 2010–11 | 35 |
| 2011–12 | 47 |
| 2012–13 | 52 |
| 2013–14 | 47 |
| 2014–15 | 43 |
| 2015–16 | 39 |
| 2016–17 | 41 |
| 2017–18 | 34 |
| 2018–19 | 35 |
| 2019–20 | 37 |
| 2020–21 | 27 |
| 2021–22 | 26 |
| 2022–23 | 34 |
| Year | Number per 100,000 |
|---|---|
| 1989–90 | 0.95 |
| 1990–91 | 1.12 |
| 1991–92 | 0.75 |
| 1992–93 | 0.98 |
| 1993–94 | 0.81 |
| 1994–95 | 1.02 |
| 1995–96 | 0.71 |
| 1996–97 | 0.69 |
| 1997–98 | 0.68 |
| 1998–99 | 0.72 |
| 1999–00 | 0.71 |
| 2000–01 | 0.85 |
| 2001–02 | 1.00 |
| 2002–03 | 0.75 |
| 2003–04 | 0.65 |
| 2004–05 | 0.60 |
| 2005–06 | 0.77 |
| 2006–07 | 0.51 |
| 2007–08 | 0.79 |
| 2008–09 | 0.58 |
| 2009–10 | 0.51 |
| 2010–11 | 0.40 |
| 2011–12 | 0.53 |
| 2012–13 | 0.57 |
| 2013–14 | 0.51 |
| 2014–15 | 0.46 |
| 2015–16 | 0.41 |
| 2016–17 | 0.42 |
| 2017–18 | 0.34 |
| 2018–19 | 0.35 |
| 2019–20 | 0.36 |
| 2020–21 | 0.26 |
| 2021–22 | 0.25 |
| 2022–23 | 0.32 |
Notes:
- Intimate partner classification is based on the closest relationship between the victim and primary offender.
- Caution should be used when comparing numbers over time which may be affected by population changes.
- Rates are calculated using population estimates from June at the end of the financial year period.
- The rate for intimate partner homicide victimisation is calculated as the number of victims of all ages divided by the number of people aged 18 years and over in Australia. This results in a rate more representative of the population which is most affected (people aged 18 years and over).
- Calculated rates based on fewer than 20 events in the numerator may be unstable.
- Excludes victims where sex was not stated or unknown.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
See also the AIC Intimate partner homicide dashboard which includes preliminary updates for data provided by state and territory police. The preliminary data indicate the victimisation rate for female intimate partner homicide was 0.40 per 100,000 in 2023–24.
State and territory
Female victims of intimate partner homicide, by jurisdiction, 2021–22 and 2022–23 (Number per 100,000)
| Jurisdiction | 2021–22 | 2022–23 (baseline) |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 0.09* | 0.33* |
| Vic | 0.23* | 0.11* |
| Qld | 0.19* | 0.42* |
| WA | 0.37* | 0.45* |
| SA | 0.27* | 0.27* |
| Tas | 0.43* | 0.43* |
| ACT | 1.63* | 0.53* |
| NT | 3.22* | 2.11* |
Notes:
- Intimate partner classification is based on the closest relationship between the victim and primary offender.
- Rates are calculated using population estimates from June at the end of the financial year period.
- The rate for intimate partner homicide victimisation is calculated as the number of victims of all ages divided by the number of people aged 18 years and over in Australia. This results in a rate more representative of the population which is most affected (people aged 18 years and over).
- Calculated rates based on fewer than 20 events in the numerator may be unstable.
- Excludes victims where sex was not stated or unknown.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
*: calculated rate is based on fewer than 20 events and may be unstable.
Population characteristics
Age
Female victims of intimate partner homicide, by age group, 2021–22 and 2022–23 (Number per 100,000)
| Age group | 2021–22 | 2022–23 (baseline) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–24 | 0.18* | 0.18* |
| 24–34 | 0.43* | 0.36* |
| 35–44 | 0.50* | 0.48* |
| 45–54 | 0.36* | 0.42* |
| 55–64 | 0.06* | 0.19* |
| 65+ | 0 | 0.25* |
Notes:
- Intimate partner classification is based on the closest relationship between the victim and primary offender.
- Rates are calculated using population estimates from June at the end of the financial year period.
- The rate for intimate partner homicide victimisation is calculated as the number of victims of all ages divided by the number of people aged 18 years and over in Australia. This results in a rate more representative of the population which is most affected (people aged 18 years and over).
- Calculated rates based on fewer than 20 events in the numerator may be unstable.
- Excludes victims where sex was not stated or unknown.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
*: calculated rate is based on fewer than 20 events and may be unstable.
Remoteness
Female victims of intimate partner homicide, by incident remoteness, 2021–22 and 2022–23 (Number per 100,000)
| Remoteness area | 2021–22 | 2022–23 (baseline) |
|---|---|---|
| Major city | 0.18* | 0.23* |
| Inner regional | 0.11* | 0.27* |
| Outer regional | 0.62* | 0.74* |
| Remote | 1.82* | 0 |
| Very remote | 0 | 1.44* |
Notes:
- Intimate partner classification is based on the closest relationship between the victim and primary offender.
- Rates are calculated using population estimates from June at the start of the financial year period.
- The rate for intimate partner homicide victimisation is calculated as the number of victims of all ages divided by the number of people aged 18 years and over in remoteness area. This results in a rate more representative of the population which is most affected (people aged 18 years and over).
- Calculated rates based on fewer than 20 events in the numerator may be unstable.
- Excludes victims where sex was not stated or unknown.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
*: calculated rate is based on fewer than 20 events and may be unstable.
Country of birth
Female victims of intimate partner homicide, by country of birth, 2021–22 and 2022–23 (Number per 100,000)
| Country of birth | 2021–22 | 2022–23 (baseline) |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0.27* | 0.26* |
| Other main English speaking countries | 0.10* | 0.29* |
| Non-main English speaking countries | 0.19* | 0.15* |
Notes:
- Other main English speaking countries include the United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa.
- Intimate partner classification is based on the closest relationship between the victim and primary offender.
- Rates are calculated using population estimates from June at the start of the financial year period.
- The rate for intimate partner homicide victimisation is calculated as the number of victims of all ages divided by the number of people aged 15 years and over in Australia due to data limitations. This results in a rate more representative of the population which is most affected (people aged 18 years and over).
- Calculated rates based on fewer than 20 events in the numerator may be unstable.
- Excludes victims where sex was not stated or unknown.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
*: calculated rate is based on fewer than 20 events and may be unstable.
Related material
See the related content in the AIHW Family, domestic and sexual violence website:
Department of Social Services (DSS) (2023) Outcomes Framework 2023-2032, DSS, accessed 26 February 2024.
DSS (2024) Performance measurement plan, DSS, accessed 8 May 2024.
Related measures
See the related National Plan Outcomes measures:
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