29.4%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5051, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5051, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 5051 is marked by a health profile that is largely typical for the region. About 29.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, a figure that sits close to both state and national levels.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are reported by nearly 30% of residents, with asthma and arthritis being the most common at 9.0% and 8.7% respectively. Mental health conditions affect 8.7% of people, which is slightly lower than the South Australian figure of 9.8%.
8.7%
Higher than 50% 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 5051, SA, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Far fewer people in this area need help with daily activities compared to most other areas. While the rate rose to 3.7% since 2011, it remains a little below the national figure of 5.8%.
3.7% ▲ +42.2%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.6%
- 2016: 3.3%
- 2021: 3.7%
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 5051, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5051/5051-sa/topic/health-disability