21.4%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5273, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5273, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 21.4% of people in postcode 5273 have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. This makes the area much healthier than most other parts of the country. However, a small number of residents require significant support for daily tasks.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with 6.3% having a mental health condition, which is well below the South Australian average. The most reported conditions are asthma at 9.8% and arthritis at 7.1%.
6.3%
Lower than 80% 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 5273, SA, None is the majority at 81%; One condition is next at 13%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen 6.3 percentage points since 2016, when it was recorded at 0.0%.
6.3% —
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 5273, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5273/5273-sa/topic/health-disability