34.6%
Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Cowra Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Cowra Surrounds
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 34.6% of people in Cowra Surrounds live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of chronic illness marks the area as having much higher health challenges than most other similar regions. Overall, more than a third of the population manages ongoing health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with arthritis affecting 14.8% of people and mental health conditions affecting 10.0%. This last figure is a little above the 8.8% seen across Australia.
10.0%
Higher than 66% 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 Surrounds, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.6% of residents need some help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 6.2%.
6.6% ▲ +7.4%
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 6.6%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/103021064/cowra-surrounds/topic/health-disability