38.1%
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Newborough · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Newborough
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health challenges have become more prominent in Newborough, where 38.1% of residents now live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The area faces significant health burdens, with a high number of people managing chronic illnesses and mental health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
A long-term health condition affects 38.1% of people here, which is much higher than most areas. This includes 13.6% with mental health conditions—well above the 8.8% seen across Australia—and 13.7% living with arthritis.
13.6%
Higher than 89% 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 Newborough, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more difficult for 11.1% of Newborough residents who need help with basic activities. This is well above the 5.8% national figure and is among the highest rates for similar areas.
11.1% ▲ +28.6%
Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 8.6%
- 2016: 9.8%
- 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 Newborough [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21922/newborough/topic/health-disability