31.9%
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5306, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5306, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas define postcode 5306. About 31.9% of residents live with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term ailment here, affecting 18.1% of people. While overall health conditions are more common than in most areas, the 6.9% of residents with a mental health condition is a little below both the state and national figures.
6.9%
Lower than 74% 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 5306, SA, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 4.2% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas. This figure has barely changed since 2016, when it sat at 3.9%.
4.2% —
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 3.9%
- 2021: 4.2%
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 5306, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5306/5306-sa/topic/health-disability