28.1%
Higher than 51% of state electorate areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Hartley · State Electorate
Health & Disability in Hartley
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for daily support defines the health landscape in Hartley, where 7.3% of residents now require assistance with everyday tasks. While most people here live without long-term health issues, a small but increasing number of locals face significant challenges with their health and mobility.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the South Australian figure. Arthritis is the most common issue at 9.4%, while mental health conditions are lower than in most other areas at 8.2%.
8.2%
Lower than 61% of state electorate 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 Hartley, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen sharply to 7.3% since 2011. This is much higher than most similar areas and sits a little above the national figure of 5.8%.
7.3% ▲ +103.0%
Higher than 83% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 3.6%
- 2016: 7.3%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 Hartley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED40021/hartley/topic/health-disability