38.7%
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Ulverstone · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Ulverstone
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in Ulverstone have required help with daily activities since 2011, reflecting a broader trend of health challenges in the area. About 38.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This makes the town one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with arthritis affecting 16% of people and asthma 10.9%. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of the population.
11.2%
Higher 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 Ulverstone, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 7.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above both the state and national figures. This is a rise from 6.1% in 2011.
7.9% ▲ +29.8%
Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.1%
- 2016: 7.1%
- 2021: 7.9%
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 Ulverstone [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/604011082/ulverstone/topic/health-disability