38.9%
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Solomontown · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Solomontown
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health challenges have increased in Solomontown, with 38.9% of residents now living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The area faces significant health pressures, particularly regarding mental health and the need for daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.8% of people, which is well above the 8.8% seen across Australia. Overall, long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis and asthma also frequently reported.
14.8%
Higher than 91% 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 Solomontown, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more difficult for residents here than in other areas, as 9.2% need assistance with daily activities. This is well above the Australian figure of 5.8%.
9.2% ▲ +2.8%
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 8.9%
- 2016: 8.9%
- 2021: 9.2%
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 Solomontown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41351/solomontown/topic/health-disability