33.2%
Higher than 79% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Wellington · Sub-region (SA3)
Health & Disability in Wellington
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas mark Wellington. Around 33.2% of residents live with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This trend is mirrored by a higher need for daily support across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.2% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the 27.4% seen in Victoria. This includes 11.6% with arthritis and 10.4% with a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.
10.4%
Higher than 72% of sub-region (sa3) 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 Wellington, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities has risen to 7.1% since 2011. This is a little above the Australian figure of 5.8% and is much higher than most similar areas.
7.1% ▲ +25.9%
Higher than 80% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 5.9%
- 2021: 7.1%
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 Wellington [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/20505/wellington/topic/health-disability