41.5%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5558, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5558, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 41.5% of people in postcode 5558 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This makes it one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic illness in the region. Many residents face significant health challenges that impact their daily lives.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 18.1% of people. Mental health conditions are also more common than in most areas, with 10% of residents reporting a condition.
10.0%
Higher than 68% 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 5558, SA, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many residents, as 8.9% need help with daily activities. This is well above the Australian average of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
8.9% ▲ +7.0%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.3%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 8.9%
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 5558, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5558/5558-sa/topic/health-disability