28.8%
Lower than 71% of urban centre areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
St Andrews · Urban Centre
Health & Disability in St Andrews
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Very little has changed in the health profile of St Andrews (L) since 2011. The area is generally healthier than most similar places, with only 3.9% of people needing help with their daily activities. This reflects a broader trend of low disability and health needs across the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 27.7%. While arthritis and asthma are the most common issues at 9.4% each, the rate of mental health conditions is 7.5%, which is much lower than most areas.
7.5%
Lower than 75% of urban centre 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 St Andrews, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.9% of people in St Andrews (L) need help with daily activities. This is a little below the 5.8% national average and has barely changed since 2011.
3.9% ▲ +5.2%
Lower than 81% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 3.7%
- 2016: 11.4%
- 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 St Andrews [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL222086/st-andrews/topic/health-disability