35.9%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
East Bendigo - Kennington · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in East Bendigo - Kennington
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in East Bendigo - Kennington, where 12.8% of people live with the condition. This area faces significant health challenges, with 35.9% of residents reporting a long-term health condition—a figure well above the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 12.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is among the highest rates for similar areas and well above the Victorian figure of 8.8%. Overall, 35.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas.
12.6%
Higher 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 East Bendigo - Kennington, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 8.4% since 2011. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and is much higher than most similar areas.
8.4% ▲ +38.4%
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.1%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 2021: 8.4%
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 East Bendigo - Kennington [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/202011020/east-bendigo-kennington/topic/health-disability