23.8%
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Virginia · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Virginia
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 23.8% of people in Virginia have a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most similar areas. While this is well above the Northern Territory rate, it remains well below the national figure. Most residents here enjoy good health, with nearly 64% reporting no long-term conditions at all.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma and arthritis are the most common health issues, affecting 7.1% and 6.9% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 6.1% of residents, a figure that is much lower than most areas and a little below the Australian average.
6.1%
Lower than 82% 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 Virginia, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A small number of people in Virginia need help with daily activities, at just 3.0%. This is much lower than most similar areas and has barely changed since 2011.
3.0% ▲ +28.5%
Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.3%
- 2016: 2.7%
- 2021: 3.0%
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 Virginia [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701031034/virginia/topic/health-disability