30.3%
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Gunnedah · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Gunnedah
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 30.3% of people in Gunnedah live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This means more residents here manage ongoing health issues than in most similar areas. Common challenges include asthma and arthritis, both affecting nearly 10% of the population.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with asthma and arthritis being the most reported. Mental health conditions affect 8.5% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure.
8.5%
Lower than 54% 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 Gunnedah, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities has risen to 6.7% since 2011. This is higher than most areas, though it is about the same as the New South Wales and Australian figures.
6.7% ▲ +31.3%
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.1%
- 2016: 5.9%
- 2021: 6.7%
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 Gunnedah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/110041199/gunnedah/topic/health-disability