21.4%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
South Wentworthville · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in South Wentworthville
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people reported long-term health issues in South Wentworthville in 2021 than in earlier years. This area is now much healthier than most other parts of the country, with only 21.4% of residents living with a long-term health condition.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
The rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are among the lowest in the country at 4.7%, while the most common reported illnesses are arthritis and diabetes.
4.7%
Lower than 90% 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 South Wentworthville, None is the majority at 76%; One condition is next at 16%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.2% of residents need some help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. This is about the same as the New South Wales and Australian figures.
6.2% —
Higher than 63% 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 South Wentworthville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031716/south-wentworthville/topic/health-disability