32.7%
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Cessnock Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Cessnock Surrounds
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of people in Cessnock Surrounds live with long-term health issues compared to the rest of the country. About 32.7% of residents have a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This reflects a community facing greater health challenges than most other similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with arthritis and asthma affecting 11.2% and 10.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most areas, affecting 10% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of 8%.
10.0%
Higher than 66% 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 Cessnock Surrounds, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 6.2%, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen since 2011, although it remains about the same as the state and national averages.
6.2% ▲ +27.7%
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 4.9%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 Cessnock Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/106011109/cessnock-surrounds/topic/health-disability