35.9%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Cowra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Cowra
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term illness than most similar areas mark the health profile of Cowra. Around 35.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This reflects a community facing significant health challenges across both physical and mental wellbeing.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with arthritis (12.9%) and asthma (10.2%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions affect 11.4% of residents, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average of 8.0%.
11.4%
Higher than 83% 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 Cowra, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more difficult for many in Cowra, as 8.8% of people need help with daily activities. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and has risen 1.7 percentage points since 2011.
8.8% ▲ +24.6%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.1%
- 2016: 7.6%
- 2021: 8.8%
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 Cowra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/103021063/cowra/topic/health-disability