37.5%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5608, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5608, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in postcode 5608 live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than in most other areas. This high rate of chronic illness means a greater need for healthcare and support services across the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 37.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 13.1%, while mental health conditions affect 12.3% of the population, a rate much higher than most other areas.
12.3%
Higher than 89% 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 5608, SA, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 8.7% since 2011. This is a little above the Australian average of 5.8% and is much higher than most similar areas.
8.7% ▲ +28.8%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.7%
- 2016: 7.7%
- 2021: 8.7%
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 5608, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5608/5608-sa/topic/health-disability