34.1%
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Dungog · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Dungog
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of people live with long-term health issues in Dungog compared to the rest of the state. Around 34.1% of residents report a lasting health condition, which is well above the national figure. This creates a distinct health profile for the area, particularly regarding chronic illness and mental health.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 34.1% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and asthma being the most common. Mental health conditions are also more frequent here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of the population.
10.4%
Higher than 72% 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 Dungog, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 5.8%. This is about the same as the state and national figures and has barely changed since 2011.
5.8% ▼ -0.7%
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 5.7%
- 2021: 5.8%
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 Dungog [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/106011110/dungog/topic/health-disability