31.7%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5346, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5346, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of health issues than most similar areas mark postcode 5346. About 31.7% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes a notable number of residents managing mental health and respiratory issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of people. Other frequent long-term health issues include asthma at 10.1% and arthritis at 9.9%.
11.5%
Higher than 85% 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 5346, SA, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen by 1.2 points since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas but about the same as the state and national figures.
6.1% ▲ +23.8%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.0%
- 2016: 4.5%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 5346, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5346/5346-sa/topic/health-disability