# Health & Disability — 5268, SA

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Area: 5268, SA (Postcode)

Only 26.0% of people in postcode 5268 have a long-term health condition, which is well below the South Australian figure. This makes the area healthier than most, with a low rate of both physical and mental health conditions.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, and the rate of mental health conditions is also a little below the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 8.8%, while 66.0% of residents have no long-term health issues at all.

People needing help with daily activities make up 5.3% of the population, which is about the same as the Australian figure. This figure has risen by 1.9 percentage points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.3% | +56.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 8.8%, Asthma 7.4%, Mental health 7.0%, Other condition 6.4%, Diabetes 5.1%, Heart disease 4.0%, Cancer 2.5%, Lung condition 1.7%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 66.0%, One condition 17.7%, Two conditions 5.0%, Three or more 3.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5268/5268-sa/topic/health-disability