34.9%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Ashfield - Kepnock · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Ashfield - Kepnock
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of illness than most similar areas define Ashfield - Kepnock, where 34.9% of people live with a long-term health condition. This figure is well above the national average of 27.7%. Many residents manage multiple health issues, contributing to a significant need for daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with arthritis (12.8%) and mental health conditions (11.3%) being the most reported. The mental health rate is a little above the national figure of 8.8%, while 5.5% of the population live with three or more conditions.
11.3%
Higher than 81% 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 Ashfield - Kepnock, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 10.3% of residents, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. This is well above the national figure of 5.8% and has risen by 3.0 percentage points since 2011.
10.3% ▲ +40.3%
Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.3%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 10.3%
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 Ashfield - Kepnock [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/319011492/ashfield-kepnock/topic/health-disability