38.8%
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Apsley · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Apsley
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 39% of people in Apsley live with a long-term health condition, a rate far above the national figure. This high level of chronic illness is matched by a strong need for daily support, making health a significant part of life for many residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, with asthma and mental health issues both affecting 17.2% of people. Mental health conditions in particular are well above the state and national figures.
17.2%
Higher than 97% of suburb / locality 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 Apsley, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for some residents, as 8.6% need help with daily activities. This is a little above the New South Wales and Australian averages and is much higher than in most similar areas.
8.6% ▲ —
Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 8.6%
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 Apsley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10068/apsley/topic/health-disability