27.2%
Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Mill Park - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Mill Park - South
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A slightly higher need for daily help defines the health profile of Mill Park - South. While long-term health rates match the state average, more people here require assistance with everyday tasks than in most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 7.6% of people, a rate that is a little below both the Victorian and Australian averages.
7.6%
Lower than 66% 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 Mill Park - South, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.8% since 2011. This figure is a little above the national average and is higher than most similar areas.
6.8% ▲ +58.7%
Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 5.3%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 Mill Park - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/209041221/mill-park-south/topic/health-disability