36.7%
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
North Haven · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in North Haven
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in North Haven now need help with daily tasks than a decade ago, with 7.5% of the population requiring assistance. This rise reflects a broader trend of health challenges in the area, where long-term health conditions are well above the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 36.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the Australian average of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 13%, while 11.3% of people report a mental health condition, which is much higher than in most other areas.
11.3%
Higher than 82% 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 North Haven, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities rose 1.7 percentage points since 2011 to reach 7.5%. This figure is a little above the national average of 5.8% and is much higher than in most similar areas.
7.5% ▲ +29.1%
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 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 North Haven [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/404021100/north-haven/topic/health-disability