37.0%
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Merimbula - Tura Beach · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Merimbula - Tura Beach
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Among the highest for its area type, Merimbula - Tura Beach has a significant health burden with 37% of residents living with a long-term condition. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 27%, reflecting a population with greater health needs than most.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions. Mental health issues affect 10% of people, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
10.0%
Higher 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 Merimbula - Tura Beach, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities. This is higher than most areas, though it is about the same as the state and national figures and has barely changed since 2011.
6.4% ▲ +8.9%
Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 6.4%
- 2021: 6.4%
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 Merimbula - Tura Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101041025/merimbula-tura-beach/topic/health-disability