36.6%
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Norwood · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Norwood
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in Norwood live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. This high rate of illness means a greater number of residents face daily health challenges compared to most other similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 36.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, a figure well above the Tasmania and Australia averages. Arthritis is the most common issue at 13.1%, while 10.1% of the community lives with a mental health condition.
10.1%
Higher than 68% 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 Norwood, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 9.3% of people in Norwood, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. This figure is well above the Australian average and has barely changed since 2011.
9.3% ▲ +7.3%
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.6%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 9.3%
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 Norwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/602011043/norwood/topic/health-disability