35.4%
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Renmark · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Renmark
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in Renmark live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of illness means many residents face ongoing health challenges in their daily lives.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people affected. Arthritis is the most frequent condition at 12.8%, while 10.9% of the community lives with a mental health condition, a figure a little above the national average.
10.9%
Higher than 78% 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 Renmark, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more difficult for many residents, as 8.9% need help with basic activities. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and is well above the Australian figure of 5.8%.
8.9% ▲ +8.6%
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.2%
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 8.9%
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 Renmark [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407031167/renmark/topic/health-disability