28.2%
Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Port Lincoln · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Port Lincoln
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people report long-term health issues in Port Lincoln compared to the South Australian average. About 28.2% of residents live with a long-term condition, while the state figure is 31.0%. This is a healthier-than-average profile for the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term health issues here. Mental health conditions are reported by 7.9% of residents, which is lower than most other areas.
7.9%
Lower than 62% 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 Port Lincoln, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 6.0% of people, a figure that is higher than most areas. This need for help has risen by 1.0 percentage point since 2011.
6.0% ▲ +20.1%
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.0%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 Port Lincoln [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/406011133/port-lincoln/topic/health-disability