34.1%
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Beaufort · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Beaufort
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in Beaufort have remained steady over the last decade, though the community faces significant health challenges. About 34.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of illness is a standout feature of the local population.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis affecting 12% and mental health conditions impacting 11.1% of people. This last figure is a little above the Victorian average of 8.8%.
11.1%
Higher than 80% 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 Beaufort, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 7% of people in Beaufort need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 6.4%.
7.0% ▲ +9.4%
Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.4%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 7.0%
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 Beaufort [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/201031014/beaufort/topic/health-disability