34.0%
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Derwent Valley · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Derwent Valley
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher rate of long-term health issues than the national average defines Derwent Valley. About 34% of people live with a chronic condition, a figure that is well above the Australian average of 27.7%. These health challenges are common across the region, reflecting a population with significant medical needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are the most reported issue at 12.4%, followed by arthritis at 11.5% and asthma at 8.9%. This mental health rate is much higher than most areas and well above the 8.8% national figure.
12.4%
Higher than 89% 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 Derwent Valley, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 7% of residents, which is much higher than most similar areas. This figure is a little above the Australian average of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
7.0% ▲ +8.5%
Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 7.0%
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 Derwent Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/603011066/derwent-valley/topic/health-disability