38.9%
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Springdale · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Springdale
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Long-term health struggles have become more common in Springdale since 2011, with 38.9% of people now living with a chronic condition. This is far above the national figure, marking a significant health burden for the local population.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Nearly 39% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most similar areas. Arthritis is the most frequent struggle at 16.7%, while mental health conditions are also well above the state and national figures at 11.9%.
11.9%
Higher than 82% 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 Springdale, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.6% of people in Springdale need help with daily activities. This is higher than most similar areas, though it is about the same as the New South Wales and Australian figures.
5.6% —
Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 5.6%
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 Springdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13637/springdale/topic/health-disability