38.3%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5373, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5373, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 38% of people in postcode 5373 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This high rate of illness is a standout feature for the area, with mental health and arthritis being the most common burdens.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are very common here, with 12.2% of people reporting a mental health condition—a figure well above the Australian average. Arthritis is the most frequent condition at 14.1%, while 12% of residents live with asthma.
12.2%
Higher than 89% 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 5373, SA, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for residents here than in most areas, as 7.2% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little above the national figure and has risen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011.
7.2% ▲ +24.0%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 5.3%
- 2021: 7.2%
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 5373, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5373/5373-sa/topic/health-disability