29.3%
Higher than 50% of council (lga) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Port Lincoln · Council (LGA)
Health & Disability in Port Lincoln
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in Port Lincoln is shaped by a health profile that mirrors national trends, with nearly 30% of people managing a long-term condition. While most residents report no lasting health issues, asthma and arthritis are the most common challenges for those who do.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions affect 8.3% of the population, a rate that is about the same as the Australian average.
8.3%
Lower than 54% 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 Port Lincoln, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.5% since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, although it remains about the same as the South Australian and national figures.
6.5% ▲ +22.6%
Higher than 70% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 6.5%
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).
More for Port Lincoln
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Port Lincoln [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA46300/port-lincoln/topic/health-disability