29.6%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5223, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5223, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in postcode 5223 have remained steady over the last decade, with very little change in the number of people requiring daily help. While nearly 30% of residents live with a long-term health condition, the area generally fares better than most similar places in terms of mental health and disability support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly lower than the South Australian figure. Arthritis is the most common ailment at 9.4%, while mental health conditions are lower than most areas at 7.9%.
7.9%
Lower than 61% 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 5223, SA, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.3% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that is a little below the national average and has barely changed since 2011.
4.3% ▼ -1.8%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.4%
- 2016: 5.0%
- 2021: 4.3%
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 5223, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5223/5223-sa/topic/health-disability