32.3%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5044, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5044, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the national figure, 32.3% of people in postcode 5044 live with a long-term health condition. This represents a significant health gap for the area compared to the rest of Australia. While many residents remain healthy, those with chronic issues often face multiple challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 10.6% of people. While mental health conditions are around the middle for similar areas at 8.3%, the overall rate of long-term illness is a little above the South Australian average.
8.3%
Lower than 56% 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 5044, SA, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
More people here need help with daily activities than in most other areas, with the figure rising to 7.3% since 2011. This is a little above the national average of 5.8%.
7.3% ▲ +19.9%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.1%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 5044, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5044/5044-sa/topic/health-disability