25.0%
Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Lalor - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Lalor - West
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health trends in Lalor - West have shifted over the last decade, with 25% of residents now reporting a long-term health condition. While the area fares better than most in terms of general and mental health, a significant number of people still require daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas, affecting 6.7% of people. Overall, the 25% of residents with a long-term health condition is a little below the Victorian figure of 27.4%.
6.7%
Lower than 76% 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 Lalor - West, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for residents here than in other areas, with 9.3% needing help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure of 5.8%.
9.3% —
Higher than 93% 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 Lalor - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/209041530/lalor-west/topic/health-disability