34.7%
Higher than 84% of council (lga) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Orroroo Carrieton · Council (LGA)
Health & Disability in Orroroo Carrieton
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in Orroroo Carrieton live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of illness means health needs are a significant part of daily life for many residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Around 34.7% of people have a long-term health condition, a rate much higher than most areas. Arthritis is the most common issue at 14.6%, followed by mental health conditions at 9.6%, which is higher than the national figure.
9.6%
Higher than 66% 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 Orroroo Carrieton, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 8.0% of residents, which is a little above the South Australian and national figures. This need for assistance has remained steady since 2011.
8.0% ▲ +4.6%
Higher than 89% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 7.7%
- 2016: 7.6%
- 2021: 8.0%
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 Orroroo Carrieton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA45400/orroroo-carrieton/topic/health-disability