21.2%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Carlton · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Carlton
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Needs for daily assistance have risen to 3.7% in Carlton since 2011. This is a healthy area where only 21.2% of people live with a long-term condition, a figure well below the national average of 27.7%. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are more frequent here than in the rest of the state, affecting 10.3% of residents. This is a stark contrast to the general health of the area, as only 21.2% of people report a long-term health condition, which is well below the 27.7% national figure.
10.3%
Higher than 71% 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 Carlton, None is the majority at 77%; One condition is next at 17%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.7% of people in Carlton need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas. This figure is a little below the Australian average of 5.8%, though it has risen by 1.8 points since 2011.
3.7% ▲ +98.0%
Lower than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.8%
- 2016: 2.7%
- 2021: 3.7%
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 Carlton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206041117/carlton/topic/health-disability