23.3%
Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
North Melbourne · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in North Melbourne
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people report long-term health issues in North Melbourne than in most similar areas. Only 23.3% of residents live with a long-term condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This makes the area notably healthier than most, though mental health challenges are more common here.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
While overall health is strong, 11.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the 8.8% seen across Australia. Other common long-term issues include asthma at 8.1% and arthritis at 3.8%, though 66.7% of residents have no health conditions at all.
11.1%
Higher than 80% 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 North Melbourne, None is the majority at 74%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is easier for most here, with only 3.2% of people needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure of 5.8% and is much lower than most similar areas.
3.2% —
Lower than 87% 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 North Melbourne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206041506/north-melbourne/topic/health-disability