28.4%
Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Orange Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Orange Surrounds
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A lower than usual need for daily support defines the health profile of Orange Surrounds. While 28.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, the area is healthier than most similar regions when it comes to requiring regular assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of 27.0%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 9.3%, while mental health conditions are lower than most areas at 8.1%.
8.1%
Lower than 60% 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 Surrounds, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%. This is much lower than most similar areas and has barely changed since 2011.
3.7% ▼ -8.1%
Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.0%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 3.7%
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 Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/103041079/orange-surrounds/topic/health-disability