33.0%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rising need for daily support defines the health landscape in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, where 9.7% of people now require help with everyday tasks. This area faces significant health challenges, with over a third of residents living with a long-term condition.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33% of people. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 27%, with mental health (11.2%) and arthritis (11%) being the most reported conditions.
33.0%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
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).
In Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 9.7% since 2016. This is among the highest figures for similar areas and sits well above the national average of 5.8%.
9.7% —
Higher than 95% 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 Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/107011545/berkeley-lake-heights-cringila/topic/health-disability