31.3%
Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Bayswater North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Bayswater North
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in Bayswater North live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic health issues is particularly seen in mental health and asthma. Overall, the area faces more health challenges than most similar parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%, with asthma and arthritis also being frequent long-term conditions.
11.7%
Higher than 86% 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 Bayswater North, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.6% of the population, which is higher than in most areas. This figure has risen by 2.4 percentage points since 2011.
6.6% ▲ +59.0%
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.1%
- 2016: 4.9%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 Bayswater North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211031263/bayswater-north/topic/health-disability