38.1%
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Tickera · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Tickera
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in Tickera is marked by a high rate of chronic illness, with 38.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas. These health challenges mean more residents here require support with their everyday activities compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues reported, affecting 17.5% and 14.4% of people. While the overall rate of chronic illness is well above the South Australian average, mental health conditions are a little below the state and national figures at 7.7%.
7.7%
Lower than 54% 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 Tickera, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is much more common here than in most areas. About 9.8% of residents require assistance, which is well above both the South Australian and national figures.
9.8% ▲ +32.9%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 6.2%
- 2021: 9.8%
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 Tickera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41451/tickera/topic/health-disability