34.9%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Berriedale - Chigwell · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Berriedale - Chigwell
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in Berriedale - Chigwell have stayed relatively steady since 2011, though the area faces significant challenges. Roughly 34.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most other areas. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic health issues are common here, with 12.5% of people reporting a mental health condition—a figure well above the Australian average. Arthritis (12.6%) and asthma (10.2%) are the most reported long-term conditions in the area.
12.5%
Higher than 90% 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 Berriedale - Chigwell, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities has barely changed since 2011, but at 7.4%, it remains much higher than in most other areas. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8%.
7.4% ▲ +9.1%
Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.8%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 7.4%
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 Berriedale - Chigwell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/601031014/berriedale-chigwell/topic/health-disability