28.1%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5089, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5089, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rising need for support marks the health landscape in postcode 5089, where 4.3% of people now need help with daily activities. This represents a 1.5 percentage point increase since 2011. Overall, the area shows a lower rate of mental health conditions and disability compared to most other regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the South Australian figure. Mental health conditions are lower than most areas at 7.2%, with arthritis being the most common long-term ailment at 8.5%.
7.2%
Lower than 71% 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 5089, SA, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Fewer people in postcode 5089 need assistance with daily tasks compared to the national figure, sitting at 4.3%. This is a little below the 5.8% seen across Australia.
4.3% ▲ +55.2%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.8%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 4.3%
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 5089, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5089/5089-sa/topic/health-disability