29.3%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5606, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5606, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher than usual share of people need daily help in postcode 5606, with 6.5% of residents requiring assistance. This reflects a community where health needs are common, though long-term illness rates sit near the state and national averages.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Around 29.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national figure. Asthma and arthritis are the most common issues, while 8.3% of people live with a mental health condition.
8.3%
Lower than 56% 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 5606, SA, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.5% since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains about the same as the South Australian average.
6.5% ▲ +22.0%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 6.5%
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 5606, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5606/5606-sa/topic/health-disability