35.2%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Murray Bridge · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Murray Bridge
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of the population in Murray Bridge lives with a long-term health condition. This rate is well above the national figure and is much higher than in most similar areas, reflecting a community with significant health needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 35.2% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and mental health issues being the most common. Mental health conditions affect 11.8% of residents, which is well above the Australian average of 8.8%.
11.8%
Higher than 87% 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 Murray Bridge, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 9.2% of people here who need help with basic activities. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and has risen by 2.9 percentage points since 2011.
9.2% ▲ +44.8%
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.4%
- 2016: 6.9%
- 2021: 9.2%
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 Murray Bridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407031165/murray-bridge/topic/health-disability