31.2%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5356, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5356, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than three in ten people in postcode 5356 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This means health challenges are a common part of daily life for many residents here.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 31.2% of people have a long-term health condition, with mental health (10.8%) and arthritis (9.6%) being the most common. Mental health conditions are much more frequent here than in most other areas.
10.8%
Higher than 77% 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 5356, SA, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state and national figures. However, this need has risen since 2011, when it was just 1.9%.
4.6% ▲ +145.4%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.9%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 4.6%
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 5356, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5356/5356-sa/topic/health-disability