35.7%
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Orange · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Orange
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Managing health is a significant part of daily life for many in Orange, where 35.7% of people live with a long-term health condition. This figure is well above the national average of 27.7%. The area faces notable challenges with chronic illness and mental health compared to other similar regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest in the country at 13.9%, well above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%. Other common long-term issues include arthritis at 11.6% and asthma at 10.0%, while 55% of residents report having no long-term health conditions.
13.9%
Higher than 97% 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 Orange, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 7.8% of people, which is much higher than most areas. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and has risen by 1.6 points since 2011.
7.8% ▲ +25.4%
Higher than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 7.3%
- 2021: 7.8%
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 Orange [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/103041077/orange/topic/health-disability