31.3%
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Ararat Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Ararat Surrounds
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in Ararat Surrounds now need help with daily activities than in 2011, with the figure rising to 5.9%. This area faces significant health challenges, as 31.3% of residents live with a long-term health condition. This rate is well above both the Victorian and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, with arthritis being the most reported at 11.6%. While mental health conditions affect 8.3% of people, this is about the same as the state and national figures.
8.3%
Lower than 57% 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 Surrounds, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.9% of people require help with daily tasks, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia. This represents a 1.4 point increase since 2011.
5.9% ▲ +32.3%
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.4%
- 2016: 4.4%
- 2021: 5.9%
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 Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/215011387/ararat-surrounds/topic/health-disability