33.3%
Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Bega-Eden Hinterland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Bega-Eden Hinterland
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
One in three people in Bega-Eden Hinterland lives with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This means health challenges are a common part of daily life here, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported long-term issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the New South Wales figure of 27%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 12.6%, while mental health conditions affect 10.2% of the population.
10.2%
Higher than 69% 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-Eden Hinterland, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 5.4% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures. This need has risen slightly since 2011, when the figure was 4.6%.
5.4% ▲ +17.7%
Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.6%
- 2016: 5.0%
- 2021: 5.4%
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 Bega-Eden Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101041020/bega-eden-hinterland/topic/health-disability