17.2%
Lower than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Broome · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Broome
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health and disability needs in Broome have remained relatively stable over recent years. The town stands out for having a very healthy population, with only 17.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas at 5.3%. This contributes to Broome's overall health standing, as it sits well below both the state and national figures for long-term health issues.
5.3%
Lower than 88% 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 Broome, None is the majority at 79%; One condition is next at 16%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 2.6% of people in Broome need help with daily activities, a figure that is well below the Australian average. This rate has barely changed since 2016, when it sat at 2.2%.
2.6% —
Lower than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 2.2%
- 2021: 2.6%
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 Broome [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/510011262/broome/topic/health-disability