35.8%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Evans Head · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Evans Head
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 35% of people in Evans Head live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of illness is a standout feature for the area, with a significant number of residents managing multiple health issues at once.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis affecting 13.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the state average, impacting 10.5% of the population.
10.5%
Higher than 73% 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 Evans Head, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 7.1% of residents, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. This rate has remained steady since 2011.
7.1% ▲ +0.7%
Higher than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.1%
- 2016: 7.2%
- 2021: 7.1%
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 Evans Head [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/112011241/evans-head/topic/health-disability