20.8%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Elsey · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Elsey
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 70% of people in Elsey report having no long-term health conditions, making it a healthier place than most. This is a standout result for the area, where the typical person is far less likely to live with a chronic illness compared to the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 20.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the Australian figure of 27.7%. This includes a very low rate of mental health conditions at 3.2%, while diabetes and heart disease are the most common reported illnesses.
3.2%
Lower than 97% 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 Elsey, None is the majority at 77%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 3.9%, which is much lower than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and is a little below the national rate of 5.8%.
3.9% ▲ +1.2%
Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3.9%
- 2016: 2.6%
- 2021: 3.9%
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 Elsey [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/702051065/elsey/topic/health-disability