31.0%
Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Melton · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Melton
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of long-term illness and disability shape daily life in Melton. Roughly 31% of people here live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This burden of illness is reflected in the high number of residents who require regular help with their day-to-day activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are more common here than in most areas, with 10.3% of people reporting diabetes, arthritis, or a mental health condition. This rate of mental health struggle is a little above the Australian average of 8.8%.
10.3%
Higher than 71% 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 Melton, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 30%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many residents, as 13.8% of people need help with daily activities. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and is well above the South Australian figure of 6.7%.
13.8% —
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 15.4%
- 2021: 13.8%
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 Melton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40858/melton/topic/health-disability