36.0%
Higher than 99% of federal electorate areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Paterson · Federal Electorate
Health & Disability in Paterson
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in Paterson live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than the national figure. These health challenges are widespread, with 36% of residents reporting a chronic illness. This makes the area's health profile stand out compared to most other similar places.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are the most common long-term issue here, affecting 12.9% of people—well above the 8.8% national figure. Arthritis (12%) and asthma (10.7%) are also frequent, and 23% of residents live with one long-term condition.
12.9%
Higher than 91% 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 Paterson, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.3% of residents who need assistance with basic activities. This is much higher than most areas and has risen by 2.7 percentage points since 2011.
7.3% ▲ +57.5%
Higher than 89% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 4.6%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 Paterson [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED136/paterson/topic/health-disability