39.2%
Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Christie Downs · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Christie Downs
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 40% of people in Christie Downs live with a long-term health condition, which is far more than the national figure. This high rate of illness is a standout feature of the area, with mental health and arthritis being the most common struggles.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 16% of residents, a rate well above both the state and national figures. Overall, 39.2% of people report a long-term health issue, which is among the highest levels for similar areas.
16.0%
Higher than 99% 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 Christie Downs, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 9.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the Australian average. This need for support has barely changed since 2011.
9.3% ▲ +5.1%
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.8%
- 2016: 9.2%
- 2021: 9.3%
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 Christie Downs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403041073/christie-downs/topic/health-disability