39.0%
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Morphett Vale - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Morphett Vale - West
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for many in Morphett Vale - West is shaped by significant health challenges, with 39% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, marking it as one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic health issues in the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health is the most common long-term condition at 14.7%, followed by arthritis and asthma. These rates are well above both the state and national figures, with many residents managing multiple health issues at once.
14.7%
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 Morphett Vale - West, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help has risen since 2011 to reach 8.8%. This is well above the Australian average of 5.8% and puts the area among the highest for people requiring assistance with everyday activities.
8.8% ▲ +35.5%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 8.8%
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 Morphett Vale - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403041085/morphett-vale-west/topic/health-disability