21.9%
Lower 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.
Fewer people live with chronic illness in 20,000 to 49,999 than in most similar areas. Only 21.9% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a generally healthier population compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with asthma being the most reported at 6.8%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in similar areas, sitting at 6.1% compared to the Australian figure of 8.8%.
6.1%
Lower than 82% 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 76%; One condition is next at 17%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is less impacted by disability here, as only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure, though the proportion of people needing such support has risen by 1.2 percentage points since 2011.
3.9% ▲ +43.7%
Lower than 80% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 2.7%
- 2016: 3.5%
- 2021: 3.9%
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 20,000 to 49,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR712/20-000-to-49-999/topic/health-disability