24.6%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5690, SA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 5690, SA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people live with long-term health issues in postcode 5690 compared to most other areas. Just 24.6% of residents report a chronic condition, which is well below the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, including mental health issues which affect only 5.6% of people. The most frequent reports are arthritis and asthma, both at 6.8%.
5.6%
Lower than 86% 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 5690, SA, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is easier for most residents, with only 3.6% needing help with basic activities. This is well below the South Australian figure and has barely changed since 2011.
3.6% ▼ -8.4%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.9%
- 2016: 2.5%
- 2021: 3.6%
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 5690, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5690/5690-sa/topic/health-disability