40.3%
Higher than 96% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5414, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5414, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health conditions in postcode 5414 than in most similar areas. About 40% of residents have a chronic health issue, which is well above both the state and national figures. This high rate of illness is matched by a growing need for daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma is the most common long-term health condition here, affecting 14.9% of people. While 40.3% of residents have a chronic condition, the proportion with mental health issues is 8.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.
8.2%
Lower than 57% 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 5414, SA, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance needs have risen sharply, with 7.5% of people now requiring help with everyday activities. This is much higher than most areas and represents a 5.1 percentage point increase since 2011.
7.5% ▲ +214.7%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 5414, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5414/5414-sa/topic/health-disability