20.6%
Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Kalgoorlie · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Kalgoorlie
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer residents in Kalgoorlie live with chronic illness compared to most of the country. Only 20.6% of people report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a population that is generally healthier than average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are reported by 6.3% of people, which is a little below the national figure of 8.8%. Overall, 67.5% of residents have no long-term health condition, and those who do most commonly report mental health issues or asthma.
6.3%
Lower than 80% 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 Kalgoorlie, None is the majority at 77%; One condition is next at 17%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is less affected by disability here, with only 3.3% of people needing help with daily activities. This is a little below both the state and national figures, and the rate has barely changed since 2016.
3.3% —
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 2.9%
- 2021: 3.3%
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 Kalgoorlie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/511031279/kalgoorlie/topic/health-disability