35.4%
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Goulburn · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Goulburn
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over one third of residents in Goulburn live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This reflects a community with significant health needs, particularly regarding arthritis and mental health. These challenges are mirrored in a higher number of people who require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas. This includes 13% with arthritis and 11.2% with a mental health condition, a rate well above the New South Wales figure.
11.2%
Higher than 81% 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 Goulburn, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities is a little above the Australian average at 7.8%. This is much higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2016.
7.8% —
Higher than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 6.9%
- 2021: 7.8%
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 Goulburn [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101051539/goulburn/topic/health-disability