Health in Greater Wollongong, Australia: official figures
42.7% of residents of the Wollongong urban area reported at least one long-term health condition at the 2021 Census, 11th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (39.8%). Boundary: the Wollongong Significant Urban Area (a continuous built-up area that can cross council and state borders).
How many people in Greater Wollongong have mental health problems?
10.2% of residents of the Wollongong urban area had a mental health condition (including depression or anxiety) at the 2021 Census, 12th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (8.8%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Greater Wollongong have arthritis?
10.4% of residents of the Wollongong urban area had arthritis at the 2021 Census, 8th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (8.5%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Greater Wollongong have asthma?
8.7% of residents of the Wollongong urban area had asthma at the 2021 Census, 13th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (8.1%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Greater Wollongong have diabetes?
5.2% of residents of the Wollongong urban area had diabetes at the 2021 Census, 6th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (4.7%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Greater Wollongong have heart disease?
4.2% of residents of the Wollongong urban area had heart disease (including heart attack or angina) at the 2021 Census, 11th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (3.9%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Greater Wollongong have cancer?
3.2% of residents of the Wollongong urban area had cancer (including remission) at the 2021 Census, 9th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (2.9%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Greater Wollongong have dementia?
0.9% of residents of the Wollongong urban area had dementia (including Alzheimer's disease) at the 2021 Census, 11th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (0.7%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Greater Wollongong have lung disease?
2.1% of residents of the Wollongong urban area had a lung condition (including COPD or emphysema) at the 2021 Census, 6th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (1.7%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Greater Wollongong need help with daily activities?
6.8% of residents of the Wollongong urban area said they needed help with core activities (self-care, mobility or communication) because of a disability, long-term health condition or old age at the 2021 Census, above the national figure (5.8%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow Greater Wollongong compares with other cities in Australia
Residents with a long-term health condition, 2021 Census (2021 Census)
Greater Wollongong ranks 11 of 31, highest first. Values cover the 18 city council areas (ABS Local Government Areas), 8 greater capital city areas (Canberra is the whole Australian Capital Territory) and, where the 2021 Census community profile gives the figure, 5 Significant Urban Areas. The areas overlap (for example the City of Brisbane lies inside Greater Brisbane), so compare like with like.
| Rank | City | Residents with a long-term health condition, 2021 Census |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Geelong | 43.5% |
| 9 | Townsville | 43.5% |
| 10 | Greater Hobart | 43.2% |
| 11 | Greater Wollongong | 42.7% |
| 12 | Sunshine Coast | 42.5% |
| 13 | Wollongong | 42.1% |
| 14 | Greater Adelaide | 40.7% |
Residents with a mental health condition, 2021 Census (2021 Census)
Greater Wollongong ranks 12 of 31, highest first. Values cover the 18 city council areas (ABS Local Government Areas), 8 greater capital city areas (Canberra is the whole Australian Capital Territory) and, where the 2021 Census community profile gives the figure, 5 Significant Urban Areas. The areas overlap (for example the City of Brisbane lies inside Greater Brisbane), so compare like with like.
| Rank | City | Residents with a mental health condition, 2021 Census |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Toowoomba | 10.9% |
| 10 | Hobart | 10.6% |
| 11 | Townsville | 10.4% |
| 12 | Greater Wollongong | 10.2% |
| 13 | Greater Brisbane | 10.1% |
| 14 | Wollongong | 10.1% |
| 15 | Canberra-Queanbeyan | 10.0% |
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Sources
- Australian Bureau of Statistics: 2021 Census General Community Profile DataPack: Significant Urban Areas, Australia, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1c2f3c0b329f…)
- Australian Bureau of Statistics: Data by region 2011-2025: Local Government Areas (ASGS Edition 3), 18 city councils, all indicators, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 788eca55906d…)
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