27.6%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5552, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5552, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A drop of 12 percentage points in the need for daily help since 2011 stands out for postcode 5552. This area is generally healthier than most, with only 27.6% of people living with a long-term health condition.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are less common here than in most areas, falling well below the South Australian figure of 31.0%. Asthma is the most frequent condition reported at 11.7%, while 56.4% of residents have no long-term health conditions at all.
8.0%
Lower than 60% 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 5552, SA, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is around the middle for similar areas. This is a little below the state figure and represents a significant decrease from 17.6% in 2011.
5.4% ▼ -69.3%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.6%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 5.4%
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 5552, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5552/5552-sa/topic/health-disability