41.4%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Moonta · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Moonta
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A steady need for daily support has defined Moonta since 2011, with 9.0% of people requiring help with daily activities. The area faces significant health challenges, as 41.4% of residents live with a long-term health condition. This figure is far above the national average of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most similar areas, with arthritis affecting 18.1% of the population. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than usual, reported by 10.1% of residents.
10.1%
Higher than 68% 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 Moonta, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily tasks is well above the national figure of 5.8%. This need has remained relatively stable over the last decade, moving from 8.2% in 2011 to 9.0% in 2021.
9.0% ▲ +9.3%
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.2%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 9.0%
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 Moonta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/405041125/moonta/topic/health-disability