Attitudes to Drinking

In 2017, DrinkWise Australia undertook a 10-year review of its programs and activities, what emerged provides interesting insights into the changed and changing attitudes modern Australians have towards drinking…

In 2017, 63% of drinkers usually consume no more than two standard drinks, as compared to 48% in 2007.

  • DrinkWise/GALKAL, A Snapshot: Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017, 2017.

In 2017 just 16% of drinkers usually consume five or more standard drinks in a session, down from 24% in 2007.

  • DrinkWise/GALKAL, A Snapshot: Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017, 2017.

In 2017, 20% of Australians choose to abstain from alcohol all together, up from 11% in 2007.

  • DrinkWise/GALKAL, A Snapshot: Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017, 2017.

Just 6% of Australians drink daily, down from 9% in 2007.

  • DrinkWise/GALKAL, A Snapshot: Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017, 2017.

37% of Australians drink weekly, down from 47% in 2007.

  • DrinkWise/GALKAL, A Snapshot: Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017, 2017.

87% of Australians believe pregnant women should not drink alcohol.

  • DrinkWise/GALKAL, A Snapshot: Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017, 2017.

80% of Australians believe kids under 18 should not drink alcohol.

  • DrinkWise/GALKAL, A Snapshot: Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017, 2017.

Fewer Australian parents believe it is acceptable for their children to drink alcohol as long as they have supplied it (37% compared to 47% in 2007).

  • DrinkWise/GALKAL, A Snapshot: Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017, 2017.