33.7%
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
The Coorong · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in The Coorong
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in The Coorong live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This means health challenges are a common part of daily life for many residents. The area faces higher health needs than most similar regions across the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas. Arthritis is the most common issue at 12.8%, followed by mental health and asthma at 9.5% each.
9.5%
Higher than 60% 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 The Coorong, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help is higher than in most areas, with 6.6% of people requiring assistance. This figure has risen by 1.3 percentage points since 2011.
6.6% ▲ +25.0%
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 The Coorong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407031169/the-coorong/topic/health-disability