29.2%
Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Heidelberg West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Heidelberg West
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health conditions are a significant concern in Heidelberg West, where 12% of people report this as a long-term health issue. This figure is well above both the state and national rates of 8.8%. While most residents are healthy, those who do face health challenges often require more support than people in similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health is the most common issue at 12%, followed by asthma at 9.6% and arthritis at 7.9%.
12.0%
Higher than 87% 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 Heidelberg West, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 7.4% of residents who need help with everyday activities. This is much higher than most areas and sits a little above the 5.8% national average, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.
7.4% ▼ -1.5%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 7.3%
- 2021: 7.4%
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 Heidelberg West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/209011199/heidelberg-west/topic/health-disability