29.2%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5088, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5088, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A slightly higher share of residents in postcode 5088 live with mental health conditions compared to the national average. While around 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition, the area is generally in line with other similar regions across South Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.0% of people. This is the most frequent long-term health issue reported, followed by arthritis at 9.2% and asthma at 8.9%.
10.0%
Higher than 68% 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 5088, SA, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.0% of people need some help with their daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has stayed steady since 2011 and is about the same as the state and national figures.
6.0% ▲ +5.9%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 6.6%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 5088, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5088/5088-sa/topic/health-disability