42.9%
Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Williamtown · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Williamtown
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Almost 43% of people in Williamtown live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This means nearly half the community manages ongoing health issues, creating a significant need for local medical support and accessible services.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Living with a chronic illness is very common here, with 42.9% of residents reporting a long-term condition. This includes a high rate of arthritis at 19.8% and mental health conditions at 12.2%, which is well above the New South Wales figure.
12.2%
Higher than 84% 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 Williamtown, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many residents, as 9.8% need help with core activities. This is much higher than most other areas and well above the national figure of 5.8%.
9.8% ▲ +76.4%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 7.3%
- 2021: 9.8%
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 Williamtown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14316/williamtown/topic/health-disability