26.0%
Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Murarrie · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Murarrie
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health conditions are the most common long-term health issue in Murarrie, affecting 9.7% of residents. Overall, the area is healthier than most, with fewer people reporting long-term health problems compared to the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 26% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. While mental health is the most frequent issue at 9.7%, this is higher than most similar areas.
9.7%
Higher than 63% 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 Murarrie, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.9% of people in Murarrie need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most other areas. This figure has risen slightly since 2011, when it was 2.7%.
3.9% ▲ +44.1%
Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.7%
- 2016: 3.2%
- 2021: 3.9%
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 Murarrie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/301031017/murarrie/topic/health-disability