34.9%
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Mount Remarkable · Council (LGA)
Health & Disability in Mount Remarkable
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in Mount Remarkable live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness means health support is a key part of daily life for many residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 34.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Arthritis is the most common issue at 14.2%, while mental health conditions affect 8.7% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.
8.7%
Higher than 53% 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 Mount Remarkable, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.2% of people who need help with basic activities, which is much higher than most similar areas. This need for assistance has risen slightly since 2011.
7.2% ▲ +13.1%
Higher than 80% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 6.3%
- 2016: 6.6%
- 2021: 7.2%
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 Mount Remarkable [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA44830/mount-remarkable/topic/health-disability