The Geelong Preventative Health Survey (GPHS) is an anonymous survey commissioned by the City every three to four years to help us understand the health and wellbeing needs of the Greater Geelong community.
The Geelong Preventative Health Survey (GPHS) is an anonymous survey commissioned by the City every three to four years to help us understand the health and wellbeing needs of the Greater Geelong community.
Top line results are available to access through the Geelong Data Exchange Dashboard.
This platform provides access to 20 population health and wellbeing indicators at a local level, some of which can be tracked over time. These include:
- Self-reported health
- Life satisfaction
- Physical activity
- Fruit and vegetable consumption
- Take away meal consumption
- Water consumption
- Sugary drink consumption
- Food security
- BMI
- Smoking status
- Alcohol related harm
- Psychological distress
- Personal safety
- Multiculturalism
- Climate change
The Geelong Preventative Health Survey was undertaken in 2017, 2021 and again in 2024. It helps to inform evidence-based planning and decision making across the municipality.
The last survey, in 2021, was heavily influenced by COVID-19, so the 2024 survey provides updated data as well as data for new indicators such as loneliness.
The 2024 GPHS was conducted between August and September 2024, with a random selection of over 2,000 Greater Geelong residents aged over 15 years. ASDF Research, an independent research agency, conducted the survey on behalf of the City.
Additional data is available for a range of indicators not currently on the Geelong Data Exchange Dashboard. Please submit an online data request.
For more information about the Geelong Preventative Health Survey please email the Community Strengthening Department.