42.3%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Lake Munmorah - Mannering Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health issues in Lake Munmorah - Mannering Park than in most other areas. Roughly 42% of residents have a chronic condition, which is far above the national figure of 28%. This high rate of illness is reflected in the fact that more people here also require regular help with daily tasks.
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic health issues are very common here, with arthritis affecting 18% of residents and asthma impacting 11%. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas, sitting at 12%.
42.3%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
12.0%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In Lake Munmorah - Mannering Park, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 27%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 9% of the population who need help with everyday activities. This is well above the Australian average and has risen by 2.3 percentage points since 2011.
8.8% ▲ +36.1%
Higher than 90% 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 Lake Munmorah - Mannering Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/102021050/lake-munmorah-mannering-park/topic/health-disability