47.6%
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Moorook South · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Moorook South
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly half of all residents in Moorook South live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, with 47.6% of people managing chronic health issues. These challenges are reflected in a higher need for daily support across the area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 47.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the South Australian rate of 31.0%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 30.7%, while mental health conditions are well above the national figure at 13.3%.
13.3%
Higher than 88% 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 Moorook South, the largest group is None at 46%, followed by One condition (34%) and Two conditions (13%).
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many here, as 9.6% of people need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the Australian average of 5.8%.
9.6% ▲ +15.7%
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 8.3%
- 2016: 7.5%
- 2021: 9.6%
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 Moorook South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40920/moorook-south/topic/health-disability