30.7%
Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Weston · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Weston
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher proportion of people in Weston live with health challenges compared to the state and national figures. About 31% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the Australian average. This health profile is reflected in the fact that more people here need daily assistance than in most similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Around 31% of people have a long-term health condition, which is higher than most areas. This includes 9.6% with a mental health condition, a figure about the same as the ACT and national averages.
9.6%
Higher than 60% 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 Weston, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 7.5% of residents, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While this remains a little above the Australian figure, the need for assistance fell slightly since 2011.
7.5% ▼ -10.9%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.4%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 Weston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801081098/weston/topic/health-disability