39.0%
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Gin Gin · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Gin Gin
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 39% of people in Gin Gin live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This makes the area one of the most affected by chronic health issues compared to similar places. The high prevalence of illness is mirrored in the fact that many residents also require regular help with their daily activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic health issues are common here, with arthritis (17.3%) and mental health conditions (11.9%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions are much more common than in most other areas, sitting well above the Australian average of 8.8%.
11.9%
Higher than 87% 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 Gin Gin, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 11% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. This need for support has risen since 2011, increasing by 1.5 percentage points.
11.0% ▲ +16.0%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 9.5%
- 2016: 10.4%
- 2021: 11.0%
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 Gin Gin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/319021504/gin-gin/topic/health-disability