35.0%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Cygnet · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Cygnet
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in Cygnet live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This health burden is higher than in most similar areas, with mental health and arthritis being common challenges for the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 35% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas and well above the Australian average. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 12.1%, while arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 14.1%.
12.1%
Higher 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 Cygnet, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is higher than most areas. This level of need has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 5.7%.
6.2% ▲ +8.5%
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 Cygnet [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/603021070/cygnet/topic/health-disability