38.6%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5017, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5017, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 4 in 10 people in postcode 5017 live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This creates a significant health burden for the area, with many residents managing chronic illnesses or mental health challenges in their daily lives.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 38.6% of people, which is well above the South Australian figure. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 13.9%, while arthritis and asthma are also frequent reports.
13.9%
Higher than 96% 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 5017, SA, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 8.8% of residents who need help with everyday activities. This is much higher than most areas and has risen slightly since 2011.
8.8% ▲ +15.3%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 8.2%
- 2021: 8.8%
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 5017, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5017/5017-sa/topic/health-disability