28.8%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5033, SA · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for 8.9% of people in 5033 involves needing some help with daily activities, a figure that is among the highest for similar areas. While most residents are healthy, those with long-term conditions often deal with mental health challenges or chronic issues like arthritis.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.2% of the population.
28.8%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
10.2%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 5033, SA, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 20%.
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 8.9% since 2011. This is well above the Australian figure of 5.8% and a little above the South Australian average.
8.9% ▲ +21.9%
Higher than 90% 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 5033, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5033/5033-sa/topic/health-disability