31.7%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Gordon · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Gordon
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 31.7% of people in Gordon live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This makes the area stand out compared to most other similar places. Mental health is a significant factor here, affecting 11% of residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 11% of people affected. Overall, long-term health is lower for the majority, as 62.7% of residents report having no long-term conditions.
11.0%
Higher than 79% 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 Gordon, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 5.8% of people, which is about the same as the national figure. This need has risen by 2.5 percentage points since 2011.
5.8% ▲ +74.5%
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3.3%
- 2016: 4.5%
- 2021: 5.8%
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 Gordon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801071078/gordon/topic/health-disability