40.8%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5611, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5611, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Forty point eight per cent of people in postcode 5611 have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This is one of the highest rates for any similar area, reflecting a community with significant health challenges. Many residents manage multiple conditions, with nearly one in ten people living with three or more.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are very common here, with arthritis affecting 18.4% of people and diabetes impacting 13.6%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure, affecting 15.2% of the population.
15.2%
Higher than 99% 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 5611, SA, the largest group is None at 50%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (12%).
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The need for help with daily activities is well above the state and national figures, with 12% of people requiring assistance.
12.0% —
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
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 5611, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5611/5611-sa/topic/health-disability