33.7%
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Murwillumbah · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Murwillumbah
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily assistance needs in Murwillumbah have barely changed since 2011, remaining at 8.5%. However, the area faces significant health challenges, with 33.7% of residents living with a long-term health condition. This is well above both the state and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health struggles are common here, as 11.9% of people report a mental health condition—well above the 8.8% national figure. Long-term conditions are much more frequent than in most areas, with arthritis at 11.3% and asthma at 9.6% being the most reported.
11.9%
Higher than 87% 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 Murwillumbah, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 8.5% of people in Murwillumbah need help with daily activities, which is a little above the New South Wales and Australian figures of 5.8%.
8.5% ▲ +2.7%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.3%
- 2016: 8.8%
- 2021: 8.5%
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 Murwillumbah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/112031251/murwillumbah/topic/health-disability