AUSDRISK (Australian Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool) is the official tool developed by the Australian Government to assess a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next 5 years. It uses 8 questions covering age, sex, ethnicity, family history, blood pressure, physical activity, waist circumference, and previous high blood glucose results.

What AUSDRISK score means I need a blood test?

An AUSDRISK score of 12 or above indicates intermediate or high risk and is used as a trigger for fasting blood glucose or HbA1c testing in Australian general practice. Scores of 15 or above indicate high risk. A score of 20 or above indicates very high risk.

Is AUSDRISK the same as a diabetes test?

No. AUSDRISK is a risk screening tool, not a diagnostic test. It identifies people who may benefit from a blood test. Only a fasting blood glucose or HbA1c test can diagnose diabetes or prediabetes.

AUSDRISK Calculator

The official Australian tool to estimate your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 5 years. 8 questions — takes about 60 seconds.

📋 Source: AUSDRISK tool — Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, developed by Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. health.gov.au. Scoring verified against the published AUSDRISK instrument. This tool is for screening purposes only — not a substitute for clinical assessment. RACGP Red Book 2025 — diabetes screening recommendations.

⚠️ Screening tool only. AUSDRISK identifies risk — it does not diagnose diabetes. Only a fasting blood glucose or HbA1c test can confirm a diagnosis. Talk to your GP about your results.

Progress 0 of 8 answered

Question 1 of 8

How old are you?

Question 2 of 8

What is your biological sex?

Female Male

Question 3 of 8

Which of the following best describes your ethnic background?

White (Caucasian) or other Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander, or Maori Asian (including Indian subcontinent, Chinese)

Question 4 of 8

Do any of your parents, brothers, sisters or children have diabetes (type 1 or type 2)?

No Yes

Question 5 of 8

Have you ever been found to have high blood glucose (sugar) — including during pregnancy?

No Yes

Question 6 of 8

Are you currently taking medication for high blood pressure?

No Yes

Question 7 of 8

Do you do any physical activity? (At least 2.5 hours of moderate activity per week — e.g. brisk walking)

No Yes

Question 8 of 8

What is your waist measurement? (measured at the level of your navel)

Female

Less than 80 cm 80 – 89 cm 90 cm or more

Male

Less than 90 cm 90 – 99 cm 100 cm or more

What the score means

Score	Risk category	Approx. 5-year risk	Recommended action
0 – 5	Low	1 in 100	Healthy lifestyle. Reassess in 3 years.
6 – 11	Intermediate	1 in 50	Lifestyle focus. Discuss with GP.
12 – 15	High	1 in 14	Blood glucose test recommended. See GP.
16 – 20+	Very high	1 in 7	Blood glucose test strongly recommended. See GP.

A score of 12 or above triggers blood glucose testing in Australian general practice guidelines.

Yes. A high score means elevated risk compared to the general population — not a certainty. Many people with high scores do not develop diabetes, particularly with lifestyle changes. The score is a trigger for further testing, not a diagnosis.

Your GP will typically order a fasting blood glucose or HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) test. If results show prediabetes, your GP may recommend the National Diabetes Prevention Program or a referral to a dietitian or diabetes educator. If diabetes is confirmed, treatment will be discussed.

Some factors (age, sex, ethnicity, family history, previous high blood glucose) are fixed. Others can change: physical activity, waist circumference, and blood pressure medication. Lifestyle changes — particularly increasing physical activity and reducing waist circumference — can meaningfully reduce diabetes risk even if the AUSDRISK score stays the same numerically.

No. AUSDRISK is designed specifically to assess risk of type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition and is not predicted by the lifestyle and demographic factors in this tool.