31.4%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5251, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5251, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 11% of people in postcode 5251 live with a mental health condition, a figure that is much higher than most other areas. Overall, the community faces more health challenges than the national average, with nearly a third of residents reporting a long-term health condition.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 31.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health is the most common issue reported at 11.2%, followed by asthma at 10% and arthritis at 9.3%.
11.2%
Higher than 82% 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 5251, SA, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.1% since 2011. This is higher than most areas, though it remains about the same as the South Australian average.
6.1% ▲ +25.1%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 5251, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5251/5251-sa/topic/health-disability