28.9%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5172, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5172, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people need daily help in postcode 5172 compared to the state and national figures. While 28.9% of residents live with a long-term health condition, the area generally reports better health and lower rates of mental health issues than most similar places.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly lower than the South Australian figure of 31.0%. Mental health conditions are notably less common here, affecting 7.1% of residents, which is lower than most other areas.
7.1%
Lower than 72% 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 5172, SA, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by only 3.9% of people, a figure that is much lower than most areas and below the national average of 5.8%. This rate has risen slightly since 2011, when it was 2.4%.
3.9% ▲ +64.4%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 3.0%
- 2021: 3.9%
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 5172, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5172/5172-sa/topic/health-disability