33.3%
Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Waratah - North Lambton · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Waratah - North Lambton
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily assistance needs have stayed steady in Waratah - North Lambton since 2011, though health challenges remain common. About 33.3% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These figures highlight a community facing significantly higher health burdens than most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.1% of people. This is well above the 8.8% national figure, contributing to the high overall rate of long-term health issues in the area.
14.1%
Higher than 98% 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 Waratah - North Lambton, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A little more than the state and national figures of 5.8%, 8.7% of people here need help with daily activities. This level of need has barely changed since 2011, when it was 9.2%.
8.7% ▼ -5.1%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 9.2%
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 8.7%
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 Waratah - North Lambton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/111031234/waratah-north-lambton/topic/health-disability