42.1%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Point Vernon · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Point Vernon
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 42% of people in Point Vernon live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This high rate of illness is mirrored in the number of residents who need daily help, making health and support a significant part of life here.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 16.3%. Mental health conditions affect 13.8% of the population, which is well above the 8.8% national figure.
13.8%
Higher than 97% 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 Point Vernon, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 10.8% of residents, a rate well above both the state and national figures. This level of need has remained steady since 2011.
10.8% ▼ -0.6%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 10.9%
- 2016: 10.0%
- 2021: 10.8%
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 Point Vernon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/319041519/point-vernon/topic/health-disability