24.8%
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Far West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Far West
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much lower rates of illness and disability than most similar areas define Far West. Only 24.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 6% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported long-term health issues, each affecting 7.9% of the population.
6.0%
Lower 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 Far West, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is easier for most people here, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities. This figure is a little below the New South Wales average and has barely changed since 2011.
3.5% ▲ +3.1%
Lower than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3.4%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 3.5%
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 Far West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/105021098/far-west/topic/health-disability