33.6%
Higher than 71% of section of state range areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
50,000 to 99,999 · Section of State Range
Health & Disability in 50,000 to 99,999
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in 50,000 to 99,999 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness is most evident in mental health and arthritis, making health support a key part of daily life here.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common, with 33.6% of people affected—well above the Australian figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are much more frequent here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.8% of residents.
11.8%
Higher than 86% 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 50,000 to 99,999, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for a higher number of people here than in most other areas, as 7.2% need help with daily activities. This figure is a little above the national average and has risen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011.
7.2% ▲ +24.2%
Higher than 78% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 7.2%
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 50,000 to 99,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR611/50-000-to-99-999/topic/health-disability