Physical violence includes physical assault and/or physical threat. Sexual violence includes sexual assault and/or sexual threat. Partner violence includes physical and/or sexual violence perpetrated by a current or former cohabiting partner. People may have experienced multiple types of violence. Components therefore may not add to the totals.
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Share of women who experienced violence in Australia 2005-2016, by violence type
In 2016, around *** percent of women in Australia had experiences physical violence. While the prevalence of physical violence appeared to have declined since 2005, sexual and partner violence appeared to have risen slightly.
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AIHW. (June 5, 2019). Share of women who experienced physical, sexual or partner violence in Australia in years 2005, 2012, and 2016, by violence type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1178003/australia-proportion-of-women-who-experienced-violence-by-type/
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Share of women who experienced physical, sexual or partner violence in Australia in years 2005, 2012, and 2016, by violence type [Graph], AIHW, June 5, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1178003/australia-proportion-of-women-who-experienced-violence-by-type/
