39.0%
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Second Valley · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Second Valley
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A significant number of residents live with chronic illness in Second Valley, where 39% of people report a long-term health condition. This figure is far above the national average and suggests a community with high health needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis being the most reported condition at 20.1%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure, affecting 12.3% of people.
12.3%
Higher than 85% 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 Second Valley, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for some residents, as 7.1% need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the Australian figure of 5.8%.
7.1% —
Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 6.8%
- 2021: 7.1%
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 Second Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41323/second-valley/topic/health-disability