36.1%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Rushworth · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Rushworth
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas define Rushworth. About 36.1% of people live with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a community with significant and ongoing health challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 15.2% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little above the state average, with 11.2% of people reporting a condition.
11.2%
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 Rushworth, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more difficult for 8% of residents who need help with core activities. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8%, and the proportion has risen since 2011.
8.0% ▲ +15.8%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 8.0%
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 Rushworth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/216011410/rushworth/topic/health-disability