The Alcohol available for consumption in Australia report uses data from a range of sources to estimate the total amount of alcohol made available to people living in Australia every financial year. Estimates are also available for the total amount of alcohol in the forms of beer, wine, spirits, and cider.
Data sources are up to date as of 10 September 2025. Estimates are subject to revision as source data are updated or improved.
- Cat. no: PHE 331
Key findings
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Alcohol available for consumption declined from 10.5 litres per capita in 2022–23 to 9.8 litres in 2023–24
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Availability of low and full strength beer decreased, while mid strength beer reached its highest level since 2000–01
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The decline in spirits in 2023–24 reversed the increasing trend in availability seen since 2014–15
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Wine availability declined in 2023–24 to a level last seen in 2015–16