42.6%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5556, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5556, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than four in ten people in postcode 5556 live with a long-term health condition, a figure far higher than across South Australia and the rest of the country. This reflects a community facing significant health challenges, with a high proportion of residents managing chronic illnesses or mental health needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 42.6% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 18.1%, and mental health conditions are well above the Australian average at 12.7%.
12.7%
Higher than 91% 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 5556, SA, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 9.8% of people who need help with everyday activities. This is well above the state and national figures, though the rate has barely changed since 2011.
9.8% ▲ +4.8%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.3%
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 9.8%
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 5556, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5556/5556-sa/topic/health-disability