33.1%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Craigmore - Blakeview · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Craigmore - Blakeview
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people than usual struggle with chronic illness in Craigmore - Blakeview, where 33.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7% and reflects a community with significant health needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.3% of people. This is well above the Australian figure of 8.8%, while asthma and arthritis are also frequently reported.
12.3%
Higher than 89% 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 Craigmore - Blakeview, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.5% of residents who need help with basic activities. This is much higher than in most other areas and has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011.
7.5% ▲ +42.0%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 Craigmore - Blakeview [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402021028/craigmore-blakeview/topic/health-disability