38.7%
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Morwell · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Morwell
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with chronic illness in Morwell than in most other areas, with 38.7% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, marking a significant gap in health outcomes for the local community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.5% of residents. This is well above the 8.8% seen across Victoria and Australia, while arthritis and asthma are also common long-term issues.
14.5%
Higher than 91% 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 Morwell, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many locals, with 11.1% needing help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure of 5.8%.
11.1% ▲ +31.2%
Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 8.4%
- 2016: 9.5%
- 2021: 11.1%
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 Morwell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21769/morwell/topic/health-disability