Facts and figures

Skin cancer facts

• Over 550,000 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2021
• 2 of every 3 Australians will be diagnosed by the age of 70
• Melanoma is the most common cancer diagnosed in young people aged 15 to 39
• Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer
• Rates of NMSC among the Australian population are high and increasing
• Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) are the most common cancers in Australia and include two main types: Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) – 30% of all NMSC
• Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) – 70% of all NMSC
• The annual cost of treating skin cancer is $1.2 billion +
• We are the global skin cancer capital. Australia has the highest per capita rates of skin cancer in the world