35.0%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Bega - Tathra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Bega - Tathra
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of people live with long-term health issues in Bega - Tathra compared to the rest of the country. While 27.7% of Australians have a chronic condition, that figure climbs to 35.0% here. This creates a distinct health profile for the area, where nearly one in three residents manages a lasting health challenge.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common, with arthritis affecting 12.5% of people and mental health conditions affecting 11.3%. This mental health rate is well above the 8.0% seen across New South Wales.
11.3%
Higher than 82% 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 Bega - Tathra, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for a larger group here than in most areas. About 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2011.
6.6% ▲ +15.5%
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 Bega - Tathra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101041019/bega-tathra/topic/health-disability