40.2%
Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Walker Flat · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Walker Flat
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 40% of people in Walker Flat live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This makes the area one of the most affected by chronic health issues compared to similar places. Most residents struggle with arthritis or diabetes, though a small number need help with daily tasks.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, with 40.2% of people affected—well above the South Australian rate of 31%. Arthritis is the most reported issue at 21.7%, while 9.8% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.
9.8%
Higher than 66% 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 Walker Flat, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the high rate of health conditions, only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities. This is well below the 6.7% seen across South Australia.
3.3% ▼ -63.4%
Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 8.9%
- 2016: 8.2%
- 2021: 3.3%
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 Walker Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41513/walker-flat/topic/health-disability