37.0%
Higher than 71% of urban centre areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Jamestown · Urban Centre
Health & Disability in Jamestown
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 4 in 10 people in Jamestown live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national rate. These health challenges are reflected in the local need for daily support, making health a significant part of daily life for many residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are more common here than in most areas, with 37% of people affected. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.9%, followed by mental health conditions at 10.8%, which is slightly above the Australian figure.
10.8%
Higher than 63% 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 Jamestown, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Support needs have grown in Jamestown, with 8.5% of people now requiring help with daily activities. This is much higher than in most similar areas and is a little above the South Australian average.
8.5% ▲ +14.9%
Higher than 74% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 8.3%
- 2021: 8.5%
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 Jamestown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL415014/jamestown/topic/health-disability