44.5%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5214, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5214, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 45% of people in postcode 5214 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness is a defining feature of the area's health profile. Many residents manage multiple conditions, with arthritis and mental health being the most common.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are among the highest at this level, sitting far above the South Australian rate of 31%. Arthritis is the most frequent condition at 19.3%, while mental health conditions affect 12.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
12.4%
Higher than 89% 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 5214, SA, None is the majority at 52%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 9.6% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is well above the Australian average and has risen by 1.3 percentage points since 2011. This need for support is among the highest seen in similar areas.
9.6% ▲ +15.3%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.4%
- 2016: 8.9%
- 2021: 9.6%
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 5214, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5214/5214-sa/topic/health-disability