35.5%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5237, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5237, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in postcode 5237 live with a long-term health condition, making it a place where health challenges are much more common than in most other areas. This high rate of chronic illness is a key part of daily life here, with 35.5% of residents reporting ongoing health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition at 15.9%. Overall, the rate of chronic illness is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and mental health conditions are also more frequent here than in the rest of Australia.
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 5237, SA, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 7.3% of residents who need help with core activities. This is much higher than most areas and sits a little above the Australian average of 5.8%, though the figure has barely changed since 2011.
7.3% ▼ -6.8%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.8%
- 2016: 3.1%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 5237, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5237/5237-sa/topic/health-disability