The 2021 Census looked for the first time at the level of incidence of selected long-term health conditions in the community. The Census question asked respondents if they have been diagnosed with a specific condition (or other condition) from a list of ten conditions plus "other". Combined, these ten conditions comprise approximately 60% of Australia's deaths, and even those which are not deadly contribute substantially to the burden of disease..

It is well known that socio-economic factors also contribute to morbidity and health outcomes, with lower-socio economic characteristics correlated with higher incidence of some health conditions. Looking at long-term health conditions specifically for the low income cohort can show the impact of disadvantage on health in a local area and see whether income is a major factor in the prevalence of these conditions compared to other characteristics. Income levels can also be a driver of whether or not people can afford treatment for these conditions, and provide insight into what services may be needed to support these conditions among the most vulnerable people in the community..

For more complete information, please look at the health conditions of low income households in conjunction with housing tenure, employment status and age.

Please note that the ‘Total population’ benchmark in this case refers to all people counted in classifiable households in private dwellings and percentages may differ slightly from the total populations found elsewhere on this site