34.0%
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Towong · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Towong
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 34% of people in Towong live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This suggests a community facing significant health challenges, with many residents managing chronic illnesses or mental health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis affecting 13.2% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than across Australia, at 10.2%.
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 Towong, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.4% of people in Towong need some help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. This need for assistance has risen by 0.9 percentage points since 2011.
6.4% ▲ +16.1%
Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.5%
- 2016: 5.7%
- 2021: 6.4%
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 Towong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/204031072/towong/topic/health-disability