33.1%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Waikerie · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Waikerie
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in Waikerie live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. These health challenges shape daily life for many residents, with 33.1% of the population managing ongoing illness.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic health issues are much more common here than in most similar areas, with arthritis affecting 13.1% of people. While long-term health is a concern, the 8.8% of residents with a mental health condition is about the same as the national figure.
8.8%
Higher than 50% 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 Waikerie, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more difficult for some residents, as 6.4% need help with core activities. This figure is higher than in most other areas and has barely changed since 2011.
6.4% ▲ +12.3%
Higher than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 6.6%
- 2021: 6.4%
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 Waikerie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407031170/waikerie/topic/health-disability