28.9%
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Mildura Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Mildura Surrounds
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for many in Mildura Surrounds involves managing a long-term health issue. About 28.9% of residents live with a chronic condition, a figure slightly above the national average of 27.7%. This reflects a community where nearly one in three people deal with ongoing health challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues here, affecting 8.9% and 8.8% of people respectively. While 28.9% of residents have a long-term condition, those with mental health conditions make up 8.1%, which is lower than most other areas.
8.1%
Lower than 60% 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 Mildura Surrounds, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.4% of people need some help with their daily activities, which is roughly the same as the state and national figures. This rate has barely changed since 2011, when it stood at 4.8%.
5.4% ▲ +12.7%
Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.8%
- 2016: 5.5%
- 2021: 5.4%
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 Mildura Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/215021398/mildura-surrounds/topic/health-disability