36.8%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5374, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5374, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of residents live with long-term health issues in postcode 5374 than in the rest of the country. Around 36.8% of people report a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a significant burden of illness and disability across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 14.9%, while 11.9% of people live with a mental health condition. This mental health rate is well above the Australian figure of 8.8%.
11.9%
Higher than 87% 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 5374, SA, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is among the highest in similar areas, affecting 10.1% of people. This is well above the South Australian rate of 6.7% and has risen 2.0 percentage points since 2011.
10.1% ▲ +24.8%
Higher than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.1%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 10.1%
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 5374, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5374/5374-sa/topic/health-disability