38.2%
Higher than 97% of council (lga) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Broken Hill · Council (LGA)
Health & Disability in Broken Hill
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 38% of people in Broken Hill live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This high rate of illness is seen across both physical and mental health, making the area one of the most affected at this level. The health challenges here are significant compared to the rest of the state.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common, with arthritis (14.2%) and asthma (12%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions affect 11.8% of the population, which is well above the 8.8% national figure.
11.8%
Higher than 91% of council (lga) 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 Broken Hill, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the Australian average of 5.8%. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011.
8.3% ▲ +10.3%
Higher than 91% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 7.5%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 8.3%
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 Broken Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA11250/broken-hill/topic/health-disability