33.7%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5109, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5109, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 33% of people in postcode 5109 live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the 27.7% national average. This gap shows a community facing significant health challenges, with high rates of chronic illness and mental health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (11.7%) and mental health conditions (10.8%) being the most frequent. Mental health issues are a little above both the state and national figures.
10.8%
Higher than 78% 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 5109, SA, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 8.1% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011 and sits a little above the South Australian average of 6.7%.
8.1% ▲ +38.3%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 6.7%
- 2021: 8.1%
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 5109, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5109/5109-sa/topic/health-disability