31.3%
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Far South West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Far South West
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people live with long-term health conditions in Far South West than is typical for the rest of the country. Around 31.3% of residents have a chronic health issue, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This higher rate of illness exists alongside a relatively low rate of mental health conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 31.3% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is higher than most areas. Asthma is the most common, affecting 11.9% of residents, while mental health conditions are reported at 7.3%, which is a little below the national figure.
7.3%
Lower than 70% 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 Far South West, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The 5.1% of people who need help with daily activities is about the same as the Queensland and national figures. This proportion has risen by 1.1 percentage points since 2011.
5.1% ▲ +27.8%
Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.0%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 5.1%
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 Far South West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/315031411/far-south-west/topic/health-disability