31.3%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5631, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5631, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in postcode 5631 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. While many residents manage chronic health issues, the area reports lower rates of mental health conditions and a lower need for daily assistance than most other regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term health issues here, affecting 11.4% and 9.9% of residents respectively. While overall long-term health conditions are more common than in the rest of Australia, those with mental health conditions make up 7.4% of the population, which is a little below both the state and national figures.
7.4%
Lower 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 5631, SA, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is less restrictive for most here, with only 4.4% of people needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the South Australian figure of 6.7% and has barely changed since 2011.
4.4% ▲ +7.2%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.1%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 4.4%
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 5631, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5631/5631-sa/topic/health-disability