20.9%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Springvale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Springvale
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer long-term illnesses are reported in Springvale than in most other areas, which suggests a healthier daily life for many residents. Only 20.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, a figure well below both the Victorian and national averages.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the lowest at this level, affecting just 4.7% of people. Most residents report no long-term health issues at all, while those who do most commonly report other conditions, asthma, and diabetes.
4.7%
Lower than 90% 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 Springvale, None is the majority at 77%; One condition is next at 16%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for some, as 7.5% of people need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most areas and has risen slightly since 2011.
7.5% ▲ +19.2%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.3%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 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 Springvale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212041317/springvale/topic/health-disability