36.2%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Clifton Springs · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Clifton Springs
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of people in Clifton Springs live with long-term health issues compared to the rest of the country. About 36.2% of residents report a chronic condition, which is well above the Victorian and national figures of around 27%. This health gap is most evident in the high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 36.2% of people affected—far more than in most other areas. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.4%, followed by mental health issues at 11.2%, which is a little above the national figure.
11.2%
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 Clifton Springs, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 6.8% of residents who need regular assistance. This is higher than most areas and represents a 1.5 percentage point increase since 2011.
6.8% ▲ +29.0%
Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 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 Clifton Springs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/203031048/clifton-springs/topic/health-disability