27.0%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2617, ACT · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2617, ACT
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 2617 now need help with daily activities, with the rate rising to 4.3% since 2011. While fewer residents report long-term health conditions than in most other areas, mental health is a more common issue here than in many similar places.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health is the most reported long-term condition, affecting 10.3% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Overall, 27% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas.
10.3%
Higher than 72% 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 2617, ACT, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily tasks make up 4.3% of the population, which is a little below the national figure. This is an increase of 1.5 percentage points since 2011.
4.3% ▲ +53.8%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.8%
- 2016: 3.9%
- 2021: 4.3%
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 2617, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2617/2617-act/topic/health-disability