31.1%
Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Cannum · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Cannum
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A high rate of health needs defines Cannum, where 13.3% of people need help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure of 5.8%, reflecting a community facing significant health and disability challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 31.1% of people reporting a condition, which is well above the Victorian rate of 27.4%. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequent problems, while mental health conditions are much more common than in most other areas.
11.1%
Higher than 77% 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 Cannum, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 31%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is a struggle for many, as 13.3% of residents need assistance with everyday tasks. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and is well above the 5.9% seen across Victoria.
13.3% —
Higher than 98% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 13.3%
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).
More for Cannum
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Cannum [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20467/cannum/topic/health-disability