18.5%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
0852, NT · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 18.5% of people in postcode 0852 have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. This area has some of the lowest rates of chronic illness and mental health issues compared to similar regions. Most residents report no long-term health problems at all.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are uncommon here, with diabetes at 6.6% and heart disease at 5.2% being the most frequent. Mental health conditions affect 2.9% of the population, a figure that is well below the Australian average of 8.8%.
18.5%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2.9%
Lower than 97% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 0852, NT, None is the majority at 79%; One condition is next at 17%.
People needing help with daily activities.
A very small number of people—just 2.8%—need help with daily activities. This is much lower than most areas and has barely changed since 2011.
2.8% ▼ -4.5%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 0852, NT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA0852/0852-nt/topic/health-disability