37.6%
Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Eden · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Eden
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 38% of people in Eden live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the New South Wales figure. This high rate of chronic illness defines the health profile of the area, where arthritis is the most common ailment. It is a community facing significant health challenges compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most frequent long-term condition at 14.9%, while 10.1% of residents have a mental health condition, a figure higher than most areas. Over half the population reports no long-term health issues, but 6% live with three or more conditions.
10.1%
Higher than 68% 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 Eden, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 8.3% of residents, which is much higher than most similar areas. This need has barely changed since 2011, when the figure stood at 7.5%.
8.3% ▲ +10.3%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.5%
- 2016: 7.3%
- 2021: 8.3%
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 Eden [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101041023/eden/topic/health-disability