25.0%
Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Leichhardt · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Leichhardt
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with long-term health issues in Leichhardt than in most similar areas. Only 25% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a generally healthier population compared to other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are the most common long-term issue here, affecting 9.4% of people, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%. Most residents have no long-term health problems, with 68.9% reporting none.
9.4%
Higher than 58% 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 Leichhardt, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is easier for most here, as only 4% of people need help with daily activities. This is much lower than most similar areas and sits a little below the Australian average of 5.8%.
4.0% —
Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
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 Leichhardt [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/120021675/leichhardt/topic/health-disability