32.8%
Higher than 83% of federal electorate areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Franklin · Federal Electorate
Health & Disability in Franklin
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in Franklin, affecting 12% of the population. This area has a higher rate of chronic health and mental health conditions than most other parts of Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.8% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This includes 11.4% with a mental health condition, a rate that is much higher than most areas.
11.4%
Higher than 86% 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 Franklin, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is more common here than in most areas, affecting 6.1% of people. This figure has risen slightly since 2011.
6.1% ▲ +17.1%
Higher than 58% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 5.2%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 Franklin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED604/franklin/topic/health-disability