26.1%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5086, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5086, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state average defines postcode 5086. Only 26.1% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is well below the South Australian figure of 31.0%. Most residents report no long-term health issues at all.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
The area is healthier than most, with long-term health conditions appearing in just 26.1% of people. Mental health is the most common condition at 8.7%, which is about the same as the national figure.
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 5086, SA, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and sits about the same as the national average.
6.2% ▼ -5.6%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.6%
- 2016: 6.4%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 5086, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5086/5086-sa/topic/health-disability