23.6%
Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Darlinghurst · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Darlinghurst
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people live with long-term health struggles in Darlinghurst than in most other areas. Only 23.6% of residents report a chronic health condition, which is well below both the state and national figures. This suggests a generally healthier population compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
While chronic illness is uncommon, mental health conditions are more frequent here, affecting 9.8% of people. This is a little above the New South Wales figure of 8.0% and higher than in most similar areas.
9.8%
Higher than 63% 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 Darlinghurst, None is the majority at 74%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is easier for most residents, with only 2.3% needing help to get around or complete tasks. This is well below the national figure of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
2.3% ▲ +35.5%
Lower than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.7%
- 2016: 1.6%
- 2021: 2.3%
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 Darlinghurst [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117031329/darlinghurst/topic/health-disability