43.8%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Victor Harbor · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Victor Harbor
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of chronic illness than similar areas define Victor Harbor. Almost 44% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a significant health burden for the local population.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term illness here, affecting 17.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most areas, with 11.8% of residents reporting a condition.
11.8%
Higher than 86% 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 Victor Harbor, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is very common in Victor Harbor, affecting 10.1% of people. This is well above the Australian average of 5.8% and has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011.
10.1% ▲ +27.3%
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.9%
- 2016: 8.3%
- 2021: 10.1%
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 Victor Harbor [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407011148/victor-harbor/topic/health-disability