Congenital conditions

​​​​​​​​​​ On this page

  1. Overview
  2. Births with congenital conditions, NSW births 2013–2022
  3. Downloads
  4. Notes​

Overview

The NSW Register of Congenital Conditions (Register) was established to monitor congenital conditions detected ​at birth and in babies diagnosed up to one year of age. In 2022, 1,832 babies with 2,979 congenital conditions were reported to the Register. Between 2013 and 2022, cardiovascular system conditions were the most common category of congenital condition reported (9,248), followed by conditions of the genitourinary system (5,338) and musculoskeletal system (4,816). 

In 2022, reported rates for babies born with a congenital condition were highest in babies born to women aged less than 20 years, and those aged over 45 years (28.1 and 36.4​ per 1,000 women who gave birth in NSW, respectively). This trend has been consistent since 2017.   

The number and rates shown in this web report are based on the actual numbers reported to the Register. The true numbers are likely to be higher than shown and should therefore be interpreted with caution.​ 

​Births with congenital conditions, NSW births 2013–2022

Year of birth Number of cases Number of conditions Cases per 1,000
births		 Congenital conditions per 1,000 births
20131,6793,28017.333.8
20141,7093,35417.634.5
20151,7703,39418.435.2
20161,6813,03617.030.8
20171,8123,16018.933.0
20181,7433,20318.233.5
20191,9613,12120.632.8
20201,9593,16921.234.2
20211,9143,37719.334.0
20221,8322,97920.032.5

​​Downloads

​If using the Edge browser, you need to right click and select 'Save link as' to download the file(s).

​Notes

Source: Maternal and Child Health Register (SAPHaRI). Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence, NSW Ministry of Health.

  • Cases include liveborn and stillborn babies. 
  • The number of conditions are greater than the number of cases as some cases have more than one condition.
Current as at: Monday 23 June 2025
Contact page owner: Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence