29.6%
Higher than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Ringwood East · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Ringwood East
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher than usual number of people manage mental health challenges in Ringwood East. While 64.8% of residents report no long-term health issues, nearly 30% of the community lives with a chronic condition. This means health support and accessibility are key parts of daily life for many locals.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.1% of people. Other frequent long-term health issues include asthma at 9.6% and arthritis at 8%, with the overall rate of chronic conditions slightly above the national figure.
10.1%
Higher than 68% 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 Ringwood East, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 5.6% of residents, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia. This need has risen by 1.1 percentage points since 2011.
5.6% ▲ +24.7%
Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 5.1%
- 2021: 5.6%
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 Ringwood East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211031267/ringwood-east/topic/health-disability