31.8%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Dubbo - East · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Dubbo - East
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well over 31% of people in Dubbo - East live with a long-term health condition, a figure that is well above the national average. This highlights a significant health burden for the area, particularly regarding mental health and respiratory issues. While many residents manage these conditions, the overall health profile is more challenged than in most similar regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of residents. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%. Asthma is also prevalent at 11.6%, followed by arthritis at 10.0%.
11.2%
Higher than 81% 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 Dubbo - East, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.9% of people need some help with their daily activities. This is about the same as the state and national figures, and the rate has barely changed since 2011.
5.9% ▲ +3.5%
Higher than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 5.9%
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 Dubbo - East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/105031100/dubbo-east/topic/health-disability