34.4%
Higher than 81% of section of state range areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
20,000 to 49,999 · Section of State Range
Health & Disability in 20,000 to 49,999
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 35% of people in 20,000 to 49,999 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This suggests a significant portion of the population manages ongoing health challenges that impact their daily lives.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic illness is common here, with 34.4% of residents reporting long-term conditions, far higher than in most similar areas. Mental health (11.7%) and arthritis (11.5%) are the most frequent issues, while 8.8% of Australians typically report mental health conditions.
11.7%
Higher than 84% 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 20,000 to 49,999, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for a larger share of this population, as 7.5% need help with everyday activities. This is much higher than most similar areas and has risen by 1.6 percentage points since 2011.
7.5% ▲ +26.4%
Higher than 84% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 6.6%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 20,000 to 49,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR112/20-000-to-49-999/topic/health-disability