37.0%
Higher than 84% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Springwood · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Springwood
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term illness have become a feature of Springwood compared to other areas. About 37% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This health profile is reflected in a higher need for daily support across the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health struggles are common here, with 37% of people reporting a long-term condition, including 12.8% with arthritis and 12.5% with mental health issues. These mental health figures are well above both the state and national rates.
12.5%
Higher than 86% 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 Springwood, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for some residents, as 7.9% of people in Springwood need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most similar areas and sits a little above the national figure of 5.8%.
7.9% ▲ +5.4%
Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 7.5%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 7.9%
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 Springwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13644/springwood/topic/health-disability