49.3%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5493, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5493, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly half of all residents in postcode 5493 live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This area faces significant health challenges, with a particularly high number of people managing chronic illness and mental health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Almost half of the population (49.3%) report a long-term health condition, which is far above the South Australian figure of 31.0%. Mental health conditions are a major factor, affecting 25.4% of people, which is far above the 8.8% seen across Australia.
25.4%
Higher than 99% 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 5493, SA, None is the majority at 51%; One condition is next at 36%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 10.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. Despite this high standing, the need for assistance fell slightly from 12.1% in 2016.
10.4% —
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 12.1%
- 2021: 10.4%
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 5493, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5493/5493-sa/topic/health-disability