33.8%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5342, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5342, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 5342 have needed help with daily tasks since 2011, as the rate rose to 5.9%. This area faces significant health challenges, with 33.8% of residents living with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis being the most frequent at 13.3%. Mental health conditions affect 9.7% of the population, which is higher than most areas and slightly above the Australian figure.
9.7%
Higher than 64% 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 5342, SA, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.9% of people require assistance with daily activities, which is around the middle for similar areas. This figure is about the same as both the state and national rates.
5.9% ▲ +35.5%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 4.0%
- 2021: 5.9%
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 5342, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5342/5342-sa/topic/health-disability