32.8%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5048, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5048, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher share of people in postcode 5048 live with long-term health issues compared to the rest of the country. About 32.8% of residents have a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This trend is mirrored in the number of people who require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health problem here, affecting 11.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most areas, impacting 9.7% of the population, which is about the same as the South Australian average.
9.7%
Higher than 64% 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 5048, SA, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 7.8% of residents, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. This is a little above both the state and national figures, though the rate has barely changed since 2011.
7.8% ▼ -4.0%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.2%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 7.8%
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 5048, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5048/5048-sa/topic/health-disability