25.8%
Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
South Melbourne · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in South Melbourne
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health conditions are the most common long-term health issue in South Melbourne, affecting 9.7% of people. This is higher than most similar areas. Overall, the community is slightly healthier than the state and national averages, with fewer people reporting long-term health problems.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 25.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. While many people report no conditions, those who do most often cite mental health, asthma, or arthritis.
9.7%
Higher than 63% 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 South Melbourne, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 5.3% of the population. This is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.
5.3% —
Lower than 52% 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 South Melbourne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206051512/south-melbourne/topic/health-disability