22.5%
Lower than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Noble Park - East · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health and disability needs in Noble Park - East have remained steady over recent years, though the area stands out for its high number of people needing daily help. This community is notably healthier than most, with only 22.5% of residents living with a long-term health condition.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are well below the national figure of 27.7%, and the 6.7% of people with a mental health condition is also a little below the typical Australian rate. Most residents report no long-term conditions at all, while the most common issues include asthma and diabetes.
22.5%
Lower than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
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).
In Noble Park - East, None is the majority at 75%; One condition is next at 17%.
People needing help with daily activities.
A little above the national figure of 5.8%, 7.3% of people here need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most similar areas, though the rate has barely changed since 2016.
7.3% —
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Noble Park - East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212041459/noble-park-east/topic/health-disability