25.4%
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Ocean Reef · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Ocean Reef
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in Ocean Reef have needed help with daily activities since 2011, though the area remains healthier than most. Only 3.5% of residents now require this assistance, which is much lower than in similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 25.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are particularly low here at 6.7%, while arthritis is the most common long-term illness affecting 8.2% of residents.
6.7%
Lower than 75% 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 Ocean Reef, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily tasks is uncommon in Ocean Reef, with only 3.5% of people requiring support. This is a little below the state and national figures, though the rate rose 1.2 percentage points since 2011.
3.5% ▲ +52.9%
Lower than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.3%
- 2016: 3.0%
- 2021: 3.5%
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 Ocean Reef [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/505011080/ocean-reef/topic/health-disability