37.5%
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Lawrence · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Lawrence
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 37.5% of people in Lawrence live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the state average. This reflects a community facing significant health challenges compared to most other areas. While over half the population reports no long-term illness, many others manage multiple conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common issue, affecting 15.3% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most areas, at 9.6%, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.
9.6%
Higher than 64% 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 Lawrence, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 8.2% of people who need help with routine activities. This is much higher than most similar areas and sits a little above the national figure of 5.8%.
8.2% ▲ +22.7%
Higher than 83% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 6.7%
- 2016: 7.7%
- 2021: 8.2%
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 Lawrence [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12297/lawrence/topic/health-disability