35.3%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Hamilton · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Hamilton
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over one third of people in Hamilton live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a community with significant health needs, where 35.3% of residents manage ongoing illnesses. These figures are much higher than in most other similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health affects 10.7% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures. The most common long-term health conditions reported are arthritis at 13.0% and asthma at 9.7%.
10.7%
Higher than 76% 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 Hamilton, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities has risen to 7.6% since 2011. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and is much higher than in most other areas.
7.6% ▲ +23.3%
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 7.6%
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 Hamilton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/217011421/hamilton/topic/health-disability