28.0%
Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Fremantle · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Fremantle
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher than usual rate of mental health conditions marks the daily experience for many in Fremantle. While 28% of the population lives with a long-term health condition, the area stands out for its high number of people managing mental health challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. This is slightly higher than the 8.8% national figure, with other common long-term conditions including arthritis at 7.8% and asthma at 7.1%.
10.9%
Higher than 77% 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 Fremantle, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is easier for most, as 4.7% of people need help with daily activities. This is lower than most areas and a little below the 5.8% national figure, and the rate has barely changed since 2011.
4.7% ▲ +8.7%
Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 4.5%
- 2021: 4.7%
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 Fremantle [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/507021165/fremantle/topic/health-disability