26.0%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5087, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5087, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 68% of people in postcode 5087 report having no long-term health conditions. This makes the area healthier than most, with a long-term illness rate of 26% which is well below the South Australian figure of 31%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
While general health is strong, mental health conditions are reported by 9.4% of residents, which is higher than in most areas. This is the most common long-term health condition in the area, followed by other conditions at 9% and arthritis at 8.4%.
9.4%
Higher than 60% 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 5087, SA, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 6.8% of people, a figure that is a little above the national average of 5.8%. This need for help has risen since 2011, when it stood at 5.8%.
6.8% ▲ +16.6%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 5.9%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 5087, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5087/5087-sa/topic/health-disability