28.7%
Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Coburg North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Coburg North
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health conditions are a significant concern in Coburg North, where 11.2% of people live with such a condition. This is much higher than most other areas and sits above both the state and national figures. While most residents are healthy, a notable minority require ongoing support for their well-being.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the Victorian average. Mental health is the most common issue, affecting 11.2% of residents, followed by other conditions at 9.2% and asthma at 8.6%.
11.2%
Higher than 81% 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 Coburg North, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 7.5% of people, a figure that is much higher than most areas. This level of need has barely changed since 2011 and remains a little above the national average of 5.8%.
7.5% ▼ -7.6%
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.2%
- 2016: 8.1%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 Coburg North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/210031236/coburg-north/topic/health-disability