34.1%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5265, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5265, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term illness are found in postcode 5265 than in most similar areas. About 34.1% of residents live with a chronic health condition, which is well above both the South Australian and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term illnesses here, with 12.1% and 11.4% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of the population.
10.7%
Higher than 77% 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 5265, SA, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.6% of people need help with their daily activities, which is roughly the same as the national figure. This is a rise from 2011, when only 3.2% of residents required such support.
5.6% ▲ +76.0%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.2%
- 2016: 5.1%
- 2021: 5.6%
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 5265, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5265/5265-sa/topic/health-disability