33.3%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2904, ACT · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2904, ACT
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
One in three people in postcode 2904 lives with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This high rate of chronic illness is a defining health characteristic of the area. Most residents are healthy, but those with conditions often manage multiple health issues at once.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the 28.1% seen across the ACT. Common reports include other general conditions at 11.6% and arthritis at 11.2%, while mental health conditions affect 9.5% of the population, similar to the national figure.
9.5%
Higher than 62% 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 2904, ACT, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.1% since 2011. This is a little above the territory average and is higher than most similar areas.
6.1% ▲ +88.9%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.2%
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 2904, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2904/2904-act/topic/health-disability