39.0%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5422, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5422, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 5422 than in the rest of the country. Around 39% of residents have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This suggests a population with significantly higher health needs than typical Australian areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 39% of people affected, which is well above the South Australian figure of 31%. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 16.2%, and mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 12.9%.
12.9%
Higher than 92% 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 5422, SA, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 9.4% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. This level of need has remained steady since 2011.
9.4% ▼ -4.5%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.8%
- 2016: 9.9%
- 2021: 9.4%
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 5422, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5422/5422-sa/topic/health-disability