34.8%
Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
East Bairnsdale · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in East Bairnsdale
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in East Bairnsdale live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness means health challenges are a significant part of daily life for many residents compared to most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 34.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, including 12.9% with a mental health issue and 12.1% with arthritis. Both figures are well above the state and national averages, with many people managing multiple illnesses.
12.9%
Higher than 87% 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 East Bairnsdale, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A little more than the state and national figures, 8.7% of people in East Bairnsdale need some help with their daily activities. This is much higher than in most similar areas.
8.7% ▲ +11.1%
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 7.9%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 8.7%
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 East Bairnsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20827/east-bairnsdale/topic/health-disability