32.2%
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 32% of people in Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness is a defining feature of the area's health profile compared to most other places.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions here, affecting 10.6% and 10.0% of residents respectively. These figures are much higher than in most areas, and the 10.6% rate for mental health is a little above the Australian average.
32.2%
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
10.6%
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 8.8% of residents who need help with their activities. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and is a little above the South Australian figure, though it has barely changed since 2011.
8.8% ▲ +0.3%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/404011094/royal-park-hendon-albert-park/topic/health-disability