37.3%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5116, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5116, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 5116 is marked by a significant health burden, with 37.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, reflecting a community where health challenges are more common than in most other Australian areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13.1% of residents. This contributes to a broader trend where long-term health issues are well above state and national figures, with arthritis and asthma also frequently reported.
13.1%
Higher than 93% 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 5116, SA, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
More people in postcode 5116 need help with daily activities than in most areas. This figure rose to 8.3% by 2021, which is a little above both the South Australian and national rates.
8.3% ▲ +61.1%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.1%
- 2016: 6.7%
- 2021: 8.3%
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 5116, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5116/5116-sa/topic/health-disability