35.9%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5280, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5280, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 5280 is marked by significant health challenges, as 35.9% of residents live with a long-term condition. This figure is well above both the state and national figures. The area faces a higher burden of chronic illness and disability than most other similar regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues, affecting 13.2% and 10.6% of people. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas, with 10.4% of residents reporting a condition.
10.4%
Higher than 73% 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 5280, SA, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities is much higher than in most areas, with 8.0% of people requiring support. This figure has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011, placing it a little above the national average.
8.0% ▲ +37.3%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 8.0%
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 5280, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5280/5280-sa/topic/health-disability