36.6%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5307, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5307, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over one third of residents in postcode 5307 live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and it is reflected in a high number of people who need regular help with daily activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 36.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Arthritis is the most common issue at 11.8%, while mental health conditions are reported by 10.2% of residents.
10.2%
Higher than 70% 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 5307, SA, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 9.6% of people, which is among the highest levels for similar areas. This need has risen significantly since 2011, when only 3.8% of residents required such help.
9.6% ▲ +151.6%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.8%
- 2016: 8.9%
- 2021: 9.6%
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 5307, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5307/5307-sa/topic/health-disability