34.1%
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Tamworth Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Tamworth Surrounds
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in Tamworth Surrounds, affecting 11.8% of the population. This area faces significant health challenges, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term condition, a figure well above both the state and national averages.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with asthma (11%) and mental health issues (9.9%) also frequently reported. While 57% of residents have no long-term conditions, 4.6% are managing three or more.
9.9%
Higher than 65% 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 Tamworth Surrounds, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.2% of people need some help with their daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and remains about the same as the New South Wales and Australian figures.
6.2% ▲ +13.1%
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.5%
- 2016: 5.3%
- 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 Tamworth Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/110041205/tamworth-surrounds/topic/health-disability