24.9%
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Torquay · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Torquay
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people struggle with long-term illness in Torquay compared to most other areas. About 24.9% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. This suggests a healthier-than-average population across the board.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma is the most common long-term health issue at 8.2%, while 7.3% of people have a mental health condition. This mental health figure is a little below both the state and national averages of 8.8%.
7.3%
Lower than 70% 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 Torquay, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.3% of people in Torquay need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. This rate has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 2.5%.
3.3% ▲ +31.6%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.5%
- 2016: 3.0%
- 2021: 3.3%
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 Torquay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/203031053/torquay/topic/health-disability