31.6%
Higher than 74% of federal electorate areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Dunkley · Federal Electorate
Health & Disability in Dunkley
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than three in ten people in Dunkley live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness suggests a community with significant healthcare needs, particularly regarding mental health and respiratory issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health struggles are common here, with 31.6% of residents reporting a long-term condition. Mental health is the most frequent issue at 11.1%, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
11.1%
Higher than 82% 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 Dunkley, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 6.2% of the population who need help with regular activities. This is higher than most areas and has risen by 1.7 percentage points since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +36.6%
Higher than 62% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 5.5%
- 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 Dunkley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED212/dunkley/topic/health-disability