31.9%
Higher than 59% of section of state range areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
100,000 to 249,999 · Section of State Range
Health & Disability in 100,000 to 249,999
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health is the most common long-term condition in 100,000 to 249,999, affecting 11.7% of residents. This area faces greater health challenges than the national average, with a significant proportion of the population managing chronic conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
A long-term health condition affects 31.9% of people here, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is driven largely by mental health issues, which are much more common than in most similar areas.
11.7%
Higher than 85% 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 100,000 to 249,999, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.3% of residents need some help with their daily activities. This is roughly the same as the Australian average and has barely changed since 2011.
6.3% ▲ +12.9%
Higher than 55% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 6.2%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 100,000 to 249,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR603/100-000-to-249-999/topic/health-disability