37.8%
Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Ballina · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Ballina
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 38% of people in Ballina live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This means daily life for many involves managing ongoing health issues, with a significant number of residents requiring regular assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health challenges are common here, with 37.8% of residents reporting a long-term condition, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 27%. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 13.7%, while mental health conditions are also much higher than most areas at 11.6%.
11.6%
Higher than 86% 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 Ballina, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more difficult for 9.3% of the population who need help with routine activities, a figure well above the Australian average of 5.8%. This need for support has risen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011.
9.3% ▲ +17.5%
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.9%
- 2016: 8.2%
- 2021: 9.3%
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 Ballina [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/112011236/ballina/topic/health-disability