32.7%
Higher than 82% of federal electorate areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Riverina · Federal Electorate
Health & Disability in Riverina
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than three in ten people in Riverina live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This significant health burden is reflected in the high prevalence of chronic illnesses and a higher need for daily support compared to most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales rate of 27.0%. Arthritis (11.3%) and asthma (10.7%) are the most common issues, while mental health conditions affect 9.9% of the population.
9.9%
Higher than 65% 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 Riverina, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 6.6%, which is higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 5.9%.
6.6% ▲ +12.1%
Higher than 74% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 5.7%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 Riverina [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED139/riverina/topic/health-disability