38.1%
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Buckenderra · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Buckenderra
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 38.1% of people in Buckenderra have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a significant health burden for the area, where many residents face ongoing medical challenges. It is one of the most affected areas compared to similar places.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
While long-term health issues are common, 33.3% of those conditions are diabetes. In contrast, no one reported a mental health condition, a figure that is well below the 8.8% national average.
0.0%
Lower than 99% 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 Buckenderra, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 47%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is difficult for many here, with 28.6% of people needing help with daily activities. This is far above the 5.8% seen across both New South Wales and Australia, placing Buckenderra among the highest areas for this need.
28.6% —
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 28.6%
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 Buckenderra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10629/buckenderra/topic/health-disability