31.2%
Higher than 61% of council (lga) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Leeton · Council (LGA)
Health & Disability in Leeton
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in Leeton have a long-term health condition, a figure well above both the state and national averages. This indicates a community with higher health needs than most similar areas. Common issues include asthma and arthritis, which contribute to the overall health profile of the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with asthma affecting 11.3% and arthritis 9.9% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent at 9.3%, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.
9.3%
Higher than 62% 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 Leeton, None is the majority at 65%; 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 6.2%, which is higher than most areas. This need for support has risen by 1.3 percentage points since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +26.2%
Higher than 63% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 5.2%
- 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 Leeton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA14750/leeton/topic/health-disability