43.8%
Higher than 99% of urban area areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Victor Harbor - Goolwa · Urban Area
Health & Disability in Victor Harbor - Goolwa
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Managing chronic illness is a significant part of daily life for many in Victor Harbor - Goolwa. A striking 43.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high prevalence of health challenges is reflected in the large number of people who require daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term illness here, affecting 18.1% of people. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in most other areas, with 11.9% of residents reporting a condition.
11.9%
Higher than 77% of urban area 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 Victor Harbor - Goolwa, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is well above the state and national figures, with 9.9% of people requiring support. This need has grown over the last decade, rising 2.1 percentage points since 2011.
9.9% ▲ +26.5%
Higher than 93% of urban area areas.
- 2011: 7.8%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 9.9%
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 Victor Harbor - Goolwa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sua/4007/victor-harbor-goolwa/topic/health-disability