42.3%
Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Flagstaff · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Flagstaff
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Almost 43% of people in Flagstaff live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This makes it one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic health issues in the region. Many residents manage multiple conditions, contributing to a higher need for daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health is a significant challenge here, with asthma (15.5%) and arthritis (14.4%) being the most common issues. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in most areas, affecting 12.4% of the population.
12.4%
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 Flagstaff, the largest group is None at 50%, followed by One condition (28%) and Three or more (11%).
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more difficult for many residents, as 14.4% need help with basic activities. This rate is well above both the Victorian and Australian figures.
14.4% —
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 14.4%
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 Flagstaff [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20927/flagstaff/topic/health-disability