26.9%
Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Dickson · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Dickson
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health challenges are a standout feature of the health profile in Dickson, where 12.8% of people report such a condition. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Overall, the area is healthier than many similar places, with only 3.3% of residents needing help with daily activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
A mental health condition is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 12.8% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. This contrasts with the general rate of long-term health conditions, which at 26.9% is a little below the ACT average.
12.8%
Higher than 87% 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 Dickson, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is manageable for most, as only 3.3% of people in Dickson need help with daily activities. This rate is lower than most areas and a little below both the ACT and national figures.
3.3% ▼ -0.6%
Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 3.3%
- 2016: 3.3%
- 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 Dickson [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80046/dickson/topic/health-disability