35.0%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Gannawarra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Gannawarra
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher rate of long-term illness defines Gannawarra, where 35% of people live with a lasting health condition. This figure is well above the national average of 27.7%. While many residents face these challenges, the area's mental health rates align closely with the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition here, affecting 13.9% of people. Overall, 35% of residents have a chronic illness, which is well above the Victorian figure of 27.4%.
8.9%
Higher than 51% 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 Gannawarra, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 6.4% of the population, a rate higher than most similar areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it stood at 5.6%.
6.4% ▲ +13.3%
Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 5.9%
- 2021: 6.4%
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 Gannawarra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/215031401/gannawarra/topic/health-disability