34.8%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Ararat · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Ararat
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher rate of long-term illness than the national average marks the health profile of Ararat. About 34.8% of residents live with a chronic health condition, which is well above the 27.7% figure for Australia. This burden of illness is reflected in the number of people requiring daily help.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 12.2% of people, followed by mental health issues at 11.9%. This mental health rate is well above the national figure of 8.8% and is much higher than in most similar areas.
11.9%
Higher than 87% 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 Ararat, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 8.5% since 2011. This is a little above the Australian average of 5.8% and is much higher than in most other areas.
8.5% ▲ +16.5%
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.3%
- 2016: 7.1%
- 2021: 8.5%
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 Ararat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/215011386/ararat/topic/health-disability