36.8%
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Rochester · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Rochester
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 36% of people in Rochester live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness is a defining health feature for the area. Arthritis and mental health are the most common conditions reported by residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis affects 14.2% of people here, while 11.1% have a mental health condition, a figure much higher than most areas. Overall, 36.8% of residents have a long-term health issue, which is well above the 27.7% seen across Australia.
11.1%
Higher than 80% 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 Rochester, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 8.8% of the population, a rate that is well above the Australian average and has risen 2.0 points since 2011.
8.8% ▲ +29.3%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.8%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 8.8%
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 Rochester [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/216011409/rochester/topic/health-disability