16.6%
Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Gulf · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Gulf
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people live with chronic illness in Gulf than in most other parts of the country. Only 16.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a population that is generally healthier than the typical Australian.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are among the lowest at this level, with only 2.9% of people reporting a mental health condition. Heart disease and diabetes are the most common issues, each affecting 5.4% of residents.
2.9%
Lower than 98% 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 Gulf, None is the majority at 81%; One condition is next at 16%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is easier for most here, as only 2.6% of people need help with daily activities. This figure is well below the Australian average of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
2.6% ▲ +34.0%
Lower than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.0%
- 2016: 2.3%
- 2021: 2.6%
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 Gulf [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/702051066/gulf/topic/health-disability