31.7%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
West Wimmera · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in West Wimmera
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the national figure, 31.7% of people in West Wimmera live with a long-term health condition. This high rate of illness stands out compared to most other areas. While many residents face chronic health issues, others remain healthy, with over half the population reporting no long-term conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common ailment at 13.7%, followed by mental health conditions at 8.6% and asthma at 7.8%. Mental health rates here are about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.
8.6%
Lower than 53% 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 West Wimmera, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it stood at 5.8%.
6.3% ▲ +9.8%
Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 5.1%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 West Wimmera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/215011393/west-wimmera/topic/health-disability