# Health & Disability — 5490, SA

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Area: 5490, SA (Postcode)

About 58.5% of residents in postcode 5490 report having no long-term health conditions. This area shows health and disability patterns that are generally similar to both state and national figures, with just under 30% of people living with a lasting health issue.

Roughly 29.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health is the most common condition at 8.8%, followed by arthritis at 8.2% and asthma at 7.6%.

Need for help with daily activities is about the same as the national figure, with 5.3% of people requiring assistance. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 5.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.3% | -5.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.8%, Arthritis 8.2%, Asthma 7.6%, Other condition 4.7%, Heart disease 3.5%, Lung condition 2.9%, Cancer 2.3%, Diabetes 1.8%, Stroke 1.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.5%, One condition 22.2%, Two conditions 7.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5490/5490-sa/topic/health-disability