36.4%
Higher than 91% of council (lga) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Berri Barmera · Council (LGA)
Health & Disability in Berri Barmera
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the national figure, 36.4% of people in Berri Barmera live with a long-term health condition. This is among the highest rates for similar areas, with arthritis and mental health being the most common issues. The region faces significant health challenges that exceed both state and national averages.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue affecting 13.6% of residents. Mental health conditions are also much higher than in most areas at 11.3%, which is a little above the 8.8% national figure.
11.3%
Higher than 88% 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 Berri Barmera, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 8.7% of people. This figure is a little above the South Australian average and has risen by 1.8 percentage points since 2011.
8.7% ▲ +25.6%
Higher than 94% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 8.7%
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 Berri Barmera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA40520/berri-barmera/topic/health-disability