New South Wales Population Health Surveys
The following population health surveys provide ongoing information on health behaviours, health status and other factors that influence the health of the people of NSW.
Adult Population Health Survey *Interviews currently being conducted
The NSW Adult Health Survey, is collected through a telephone survey of about 15,000 people from all over NSW. This survey is conducted between February and December each year.
Questionnaire | Methods | Results | Data dictionaries
School Students Health Behaviours Survey
The NSW School Students Health Behaviours Survey is conducted in NSW schools every 3 years to provide information about the health behaviours and attitudes of secondary school students.
Questionnaire | Methods | Results | Data dictionaries
Child Population Health Survey *Interviews currently being conducted
The NSW Child Health Survey, is collected through a telephone survey of about 15,000 people from all over NSW. This survey is conducted between February and December each year.
Questionnaire | Methods | Results | Data dictionaries
Other surveys and studies using survey data *Interviews currently being conducted for ACT General Health Survey
In addition to the Population Health Surveys above other surveys and studies are conducted as required.
Other surveys | Articles and reports | Methological Studies | Data requests | ACT General Health Survey
The Ministry encourages people who are contacted to participate in the surveys. Before analysis and reporting, all data are de-identified. No information is published or released in a form that could identify an individual. The results are of great value to the community in planning how to improve the health of people in NSW and local health services.
For further information contact 1800 620 277 or (02) 9424 5700
10.00 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. Weekdays
10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Saturdays
10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Sundays (as required).