32.7%
Higher than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Traralgon - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Traralgon - West
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in Traralgon - West live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness means more residents here manage ongoing health challenges compared to most other Australian areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the Victorian rate of 27.4%. Mental health, arthritis, and asthma are the most common issues, with mental health conditions affecting 10.5% of the population.
10.5%
Higher than 73% 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 Traralgon - West, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily activities require extra help for 6.1% of residents. This is higher than most similar areas, though it is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.
6.1% —
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
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 Traralgon - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/205041494/traralgon-west/topic/health-disability