35.2%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5278, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5278, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 5278 now need help with daily activities, with the rate rising 2.0 percentage points since 2011. The area faces significant health challenges, as 35.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition—a figure well above the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health struggles are common here, with 12.7% of people reporting a mental health condition, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition at 13.4%, while 51.8% of residents report having no long-term health issues.
12.7%
Higher than 91% 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 5278, SA, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 6.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas. This figure is a little above the national average of 5.8% and is about the same as the South Australian figure.
6.8% ▲ +41.0%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.8%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 5278, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5278/5278-sa/topic/health-disability