30.2%
Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Mudgee · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Mudgee
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 30% of people in Mudgee live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This reflects a community with higher health needs than most similar areas, particularly regarding mental health and respiratory issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health is the most common long-term condition here at 9.7%, which is higher than most areas. This is followed by asthma at 9.4% and arthritis at 8.7%. While 60.8% of residents have no long-term health issues, those who do typically manage one condition.
9.7%
Higher than 63% 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 Mudgee, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.0% of people in Mudgee need help with their daily activities. This is higher than most similar areas, though it is about the same as the national figure and has barely changed since 2011.
6.0% ▲ +9.0%
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.5%
- 2016: 5.3%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 Mudgee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/103031072/mudgee/topic/health-disability