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Stroke Cost in Australia

Lifetime risk: 1 in 4 Australians will be diagnosed with Stroke

Cost Breakdown

Lifetime Out-of-Pocket Cost
$26,671
Annual Cost
$37,043/year
Treatment Costs
  • In-home support$27,916
  • Productivity cost$8,917
  • Aids, equipment, home modifications$210

Source: Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2. Costs are averages and may vary based on individual circumstances.

Risk Statistics

Lifetime Risk
1 in 4
Current Cases in Australia
40k
Annual Deaths
10k
Key Statistics
  • Preventable: More than 80% are preventable
  • Events Per Day: 108
  • Under 54 Years: 1 in 4 first-ever strokes
  • Disability Severe: 66% will have profound or severe disability

Source: Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2. Statistics represent Australian population averages.

Financial Impact

66% of stroke survivors will have profound or severe level of disability requiring home modifications. The impact on wellbeing of survivors was estimated at $26.0 billion in 2020. Carers received $273 million in government payments.

Recovery Period
6 months (but can continue for years)

Insurance Coverage Considerations

Trauma Insurance

Higher Priority
Common Amount
$32,005.2
From: $200,000

Stroke has an average lifetime cost of $26,671. Trauma insurance provides a lump sum payment upon diagnosis to cover treatment costs, recovery expenses, and income loss during treatment.

Important: The information above is based on average costs and factual data. It does not take into account your individual circumstances, needs, or financial situation.

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Related Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions

Heart Attack

Lifetime cost: $67k

Risk: Almost 1 in 50

Important Information

Cost estimates are from Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2 research and represent averages. Your actual costs may vary.

Insurance coverage recommendations are general in nature. This is general advice only and does not take into account your individual circumstances. Speak with a licensed adviser to determine appropriate coverage for your situation.

AR: 1244847 | AFSL: 246623

Source: Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2 (Released June 2024)