41.3%
Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Verona · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Verona
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 41.3% of people in Verona live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This makes the area one of the most affected at this level. Many residents struggle with chronic illness, impacting the overall wellbeing of the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic health issues are common here, with 17.1% of people having arthritis and 13.3% having asthma. 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 Verona, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 31%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for some residents, as 7.7% need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the Australian average.
7.7% ▲ +18.2%
Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 5.9%
- 2021: 7.7%
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 Verona [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14091/verona/topic/health-disability