27.9%
Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
St Marys - North St Marys · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in St Marys - North St Marys
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A slightly higher need for daily support defines St Marys - North St Marys compared to the rest of the state. While most health figures are typical for Australia, 6.8% of residents require assistance with daily activities. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.9% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the New South Wales and national figures. Asthma is the most common long-term condition at 9.3%, followed by mental health at 8.9% and arthritis at 8.3%.
8.9%
Higher than 51% 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 St Marys - North St Marys, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities is higher than in most areas, affecting 6.8% of the population. This is a little above the state and national figures of 5.8%, though the rate has barely changed since 2016.
6.8% —
Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 7.6%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 St Marys - North St Marys [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/124051581/st-marys-north-st-marys/topic/health-disability