28.1%
Lower than 61% of section of state range areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
250,000 to 999,999 · Section of State Range
Health & Disability in 250,000 to 999,999
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people need daily help in 250,000 to 999,999 compared to the national average. This area sees 4.6% of residents requiring assistance with daily activities, which is lower than most similar places. Overall, health and disability rates here remain close to the figures seen across Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, a figure lower than most similar areas. Mental health is the most common issue affecting 10% of residents, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
10.0%
Higher than 55% 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 250,000 to 999,999, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 4.6% of the population, which is a little below the Australian average of 5.8%. This is lower than most other similar areas, though the need for help has risen 1.2 percentage points since 2011.
4.6% ▲ +36.5%
Lower than 72% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 3.4%
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 4.6%
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 250,000 to 999,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR802/250-000-to-999-999/topic/health-disability