31.8%
Higher than 75% of federal electorate areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Newcastle · Federal Electorate
Health & Disability in Newcastle
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than three in ten people in Newcastle live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This means a significant portion of the population manages ongoing health issues, with mental health conditions being especially common here compared to other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 31.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the 27.7% national figure. This is partly driven by mental health conditions, which affect 12.4% of people—among the highest rates seen at this level.
12.4%
Higher than 89% of federal electorate areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
Number of long-term health conditions
View on map →In Newcastle, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 6.2% of people who need help with everyday activities. This is higher than most areas, though the figure has barely changed since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +14.6%
Higher than 60% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 5.7%
- 2021: 6.2%
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Newcastle [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED131/newcastle/topic/health-disability