31.7%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Northam · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Northam
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in Northam live with long-term health issues than in most similar areas. Around 31.7% of residents have a lasting health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This health burden is seen across both physical and mental wellbeing.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with arthritis (10.7%) and mental health (9.7%) being the most reported. The rate of mental health conditions is a little above the Western Australian figure, and 4.2% of residents manage three or more conditions.
9.7%
Higher than 63% 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 Northam, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help is higher than most similar areas, affecting 6.3% of people. This is a little above the state average and has risen by 1.1 percentage points since 2011.
6.3% ▲ +21.4%
Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.2%
- 2016: 5.2%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 Northam [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/509021243/northam/topic/health-disability