37.4%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5473, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5473, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 37.4% of people in postcode 5473 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This makes it an area where chronic illness is much more common than in most other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are far more frequent here than in the rest of Australia, with arthritis and mental health conditions being the most reported. About 11.3% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the state and national figures.
11.3%
Higher than 82% 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 5473, SA, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities has risen since 2011 to 7.7%. This rate is much higher than in most similar areas and a little above the Australian average.
7.7% ▲ +28.9%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 7.7%
- 2021: 7.7%
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 5473, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5473/5473-sa/topic/health-disability