29.8%
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Narromine · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in Narromine have stayed steady since 2011, though 29.8% of people now live with a long-term health condition. This is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues reported by residents.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is higher than most areas. Arthritis (10.4%) and asthma (9.6%) are the most frequent, while 7.4% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little below the Australian figure.
29.8%
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7.4%
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In Narromine, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 4.7% of the population, a figure that is a little below the state and national averages. This rate has barely changed since 2011, when it was 4.1%.
4.7% ▲ +13.1%
Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Narromine [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/105031105/narromine/topic/health-disability