Understand the True Cost of Illness in Australia
Comprehensive cost data for 33+ health conditions from Zurich's Cost of Care research. Understand lifetime costs, treatment expenses, and insurance coverage options.
Highest Cost Conditions
These conditions have the highest lifetime financial impact on Australian families.
Spinal Cord Injury (Tetraplegia)
Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegia)
Traumatic Brain Injury (Severe)
Traumatic Brain Injury (Moderate)
Childhood Cancer
Motor Neurone Disease
1 in 300
Parkinson's Disease
1 in 250 (1 in 100 over age 60)
Type 1 Diabetes
1 in 300 general population
Lung Cancer
1 in 16 (1 in 15 men, 1 in 17 women)
Heart Attack
Almost 1 in 50
Browse by Category
Explore health conditions organized by medical category.
Brain & Nervous System
5 conditions
Heart & Cardiovascular
2 conditions
Cancer
5 conditions
Injury
4 conditions
Diabetes
2 conditions
Mental Health
3 conditions
Respiratory
1 condition
Kidney & Liver
1 condition
Musculoskeletal
3 conditions
Autoimmune
1 condition
Vision Disorders
1 condition
COVID-19 Long-term
1 condition
Pediatric Conditions
4 conditions
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All cost data sourced from Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2 (released June 11, 2024). Costs represent Australian population averages and may vary based on individual circumstances.
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