33.0%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Bateau Bay - Killarney Vale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in Bateau Bay - Killarney Vale have remained steady since 2011, though the area faces significant health challenges. About 33% of residents live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with 33% of people affected. Arthritis (11.5%) and mental health conditions (10.7%) are the most reported, with the latter being a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
33.0%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
10.7%
Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In Bateau Bay - Killarney Vale, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more difficult for 7.2% of residents who need help with activities, which is much higher than most areas. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011.
7.2% ▲ +0.4%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Bateau Bay - Killarney Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/102021044/bateau-bay-killarney-vale/topic/health-disability