27.1%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5072, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5072, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 69% of residents in postcode 5072 report having no long-term health conditions. This makes the area healthier than most similar places, with a lower rate of chronic illness than the South Australian average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure of 31%. The most common issues reported are other general conditions at 8.6% and arthritis at 8.3%.
8.2%
Lower than 58% 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 5072, SA, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 5.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national figure. This rate has risen slightly since 2011, when it was 4.9%.
5.7% ▲ +17.8%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 5.1%
- 2021: 5.7%
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 5072, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5072/5072-sa/topic/health-disability