21.2%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
0836, NT · Postcode
Health & Disability in 0836, NT
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with chronic illness in postcode 0836 compared to most of the country. Only 21.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a generally healthier population where most people manage their daily lives without significant medical restrictions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with asthma (6.4%) and arthritis (6.2%) being the most frequent. While 21.2% of people have a long-term condition, this is a little above the Northern Territory figure of 19.8%.
5.8%
Lower than 84% of postcode 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 0836, NT, None is the majority at 76%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is easier for most, as only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little below the Australian figure of 5.8%, though the need for assistance rose 1.1 percentage points since 2011.
3.4% ▲ +46.5%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.3%
- 2016: 2.4%
- 2021: 3.4%
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 0836, NT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA0836/0836-nt/topic/health-disability