30.8%
Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Para Hills · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Para Hills
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis and mental health are the most common long-term conditions in Para Hills, where 30.8% of people live with a chronic health issue. This rate is higher than most similar areas and sits well above the national figure. While it matches the South Australian average, it highlights a significant health burden for the local population.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and mental health both affecting 9.7% of residents. The rate of mental health conditions is higher than most areas, though it remains about the same as the state and national figures.
9.7%
Higher than 62% 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 Para Hills, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 6.7% of people in Para Hills, which is higher than most similar areas. This figure is about the same as for South Australia and Australia, but it has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011.
6.7% ▲ +49.1%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 6.7%
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 Para Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402041041/para-hills/topic/health-disability