33.1%
Higher than 67% of section of state range areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
250,000 to 999,999 · Section of State Range
Health & Disability in 250,000 to 999,999
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people struggle with health issues in 250,000 to 999,999 than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 33.1% of residents, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. This creates a notable gap in health outcomes compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.1% of people. Arthritis is also frequent at 10.9%, while asthma affects 9.4% of the population.
11.1%
Higher than 76% of section of state range 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 250,000 to 999,999, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 6.9% of residents, which is a little above the Australian figure of 5.8%. This need has grown over the last decade, rising from 5.9% in 2011.
6.9% ▲ +17.7%
Higher than 69% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 6.4%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 250,000 to 999,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR102/250-000-to-999-999/topic/health-disability