39.9%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Beaconsfield · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Beaconsfield
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 40% of people in Beaconsfield have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This means a significant portion of the population manages ongoing health issues, contributing to a higher need for daily support compared to most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.7% of residents. Overall, the area sits well above the state and national figures for long-term health issues, with arthritis being the most common condition at 16.4%.
14.7%
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 Beaconsfield, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 8.9% of people, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the Australian figure of 5.8%.
8.9% ▼ -0.5%
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 8.9%
- 2016: 8.2%
- 2021: 8.9%
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 Beaconsfield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60034/beaconsfield/topic/health-disability