27.9%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5031, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5031, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for many in postcode 5031 involves managing health challenges, with 10.5% of people reporting a mental health condition. This is much higher than most other areas. Overall, long-term health is around the national average, though a significant number of residents require ongoing support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
While 27.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the South Australian figure of 31.0%, mental health issues are more common here than in most areas. Mental health is the most reported condition at 10.5%, followed by other conditions at 8.8%.
10.5%
Higher than 74% 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 5031, SA, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.5% of people in the area need help with daily activities, which is higher than most other areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 5.7%, and is about the same as the national rate of 5.8%.
6.5% ▲ +13.4%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 6.5%
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 5031, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5031/5031-sa/topic/health-disability