34.2%
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Myrtleford · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Myrtleford
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas define Myrtleford. About 34.2% of people here live with a chronic condition, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. This high burden of illness is reflected in the number of residents who require daily help.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term illness affecting 12.1% of residents, while 10.2% live with a mental health condition. This mental health rate is a little above the national figure, and overall, long-term health conditions are well above those seen in Victoria.
10.2%
Higher than 69% 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 Myrtleford, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 7.5% of people in Myrtleford need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is a little above the Australian figure of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
7.5% ▲ +4.1%
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.2%
- 2016: 7.1%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 Myrtleford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/204031071/myrtleford/topic/health-disability