37.9%
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Gawler South · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Gawler South
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Almost 38% of people in Gawler South live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This health burden is felt across the community, with mental health conditions being the most common reported issue. These figures put the area well above both the state and national averages for long-term illness.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.1% of residents. Other common issues include arthritis (12.8%) and asthma (10.9%), contributing to a total health condition rate that is well above the South Australian average.
14.1%
Higher than 90% 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 Gawler South, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 7.6% of people here. This is much higher than most similar areas and sits a little above the Australian average of 5.8%.
7.6% ▲ +42.0%
Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 7.6%
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 Gawler South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40479/gawler-south/topic/health-disability