37.7%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5354, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5354, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 38% of people in postcode 5354 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness is a defining feature of the area's health profile. These health challenges are reflected in the fact that many residents also require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 18.8% of residents. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of people, a figure that is higher than most areas and slightly above the national average.
9.9%
Higher than 66% 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 5354, SA, the largest group is None at 48%, followed by One condition (31%) and Two conditions (11%).
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 9.6% of residents, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. This need for assistance has risen by 1.9 percentage points since 2011.
9.6% ▲ +24.2%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.7%
- 2016: 10.1%
- 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 5354, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5354/5354-sa/topic/health-disability