31.1%
Higher than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Bombala · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Bombala
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in Bombala have remained steady since 2011, though the area now has a higher rate of long-term illness than most similar places. About 31.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a distinct health profile where chronic illness is more common than in the typical Australian town.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most frequent long-term health issue at 13.3%, while mental health conditions affect 7.5% of residents. Overall, long-term health conditions are well above the New South Wales figure, though the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national average.
7.5%
Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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 Bombala, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.9% of people in Bombala need help with daily activities, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011, when the rate was 6.3%.
5.9% ▼ -6.0%
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.3%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 5.9%
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 Bombala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101031013/bombala/topic/health-disability