35.0%
Higher than 86% of section of state range areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4,999 or less · Section of State Range
Health & Disability in 4,999 or less
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Thirty-five per cent of people in 4,999 or less have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This area faces significant health challenges, with high rates of chronic illness and a greater need for daily support than in most other similar regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, and 12.7% of people live with arthritis. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national average, affecting 10.5% of the population.
10.5%
Higher than 64% 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 4,999 or less, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
More people need help with daily activities here than in most other areas, with the figure rising to 7.6% since 2011. This is a little above the Australian average of 5.8%.
7.6% ▲ +21.2%
Higher than 86% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 2021: 7.6%
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 4,999 or less [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR415/4-999-or-less/topic/health-disability