34.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5167, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5167, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A long-term health condition affects 34.3% of people in postcode 5167, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant gap compared to the rest of Australia. Many residents struggle with ongoing health issues, including mental health and chronic illness.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health struggles are common here, with 11.2% of people reporting a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis (11.6%) and asthma (10.6%) are the most frequent long-term health problems reported.
11.2%
Higher than 81% 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 5167, SA, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that is higher than most areas. This level of need has barely changed since 2011 and is about the same as the South Australian average.
6.6% ▲ +7.2%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 5167, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5167/5167-sa/topic/health-disability