Health in Newcastle-Maitland, Australia: official figures
46.0% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area reported at least one long-term health condition at the 2021 Census, 3rd highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (39.8%). Boundary: the Newcastle-Maitland Significant Urban Area (a continuous built-up area that can cross council and state borders).
How many people in Newcastle-Maitland have mental health problems?
12.6% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area had a mental health condition (including depression or anxiety) at the 2021 Census, 2nd highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (8.8%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Newcastle-Maitland have arthritis?
10.8% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area had arthritis at the 2021 Census, 4th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (8.5%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Newcastle-Maitland have asthma?
10.3% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area had asthma at the 2021 Census, 4th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (8.1%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Newcastle-Maitland have diabetes?
5.3% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area had diabetes at the 2021 Census, 3rd highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (4.7%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Newcastle-Maitland have heart disease?
4.8% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area had heart disease (including heart attack or angina) at the 2021 Census, 3rd highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (3.9%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Newcastle-Maitland have cancer?
3.2% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area had cancer (including remission) at the 2021 Census, 8th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (2.9%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Newcastle-Maitland have dementia?
1.0% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area had dementia (including Alzheimer's disease) at the 2021 Census, 5th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (0.7%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Newcastle-Maitland have lung disease?
2.3% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland urban area had a lung condition (including COPD or emphysema) at the 2021 Census, 4th highest of 31 areas, above the national figure (1.7%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow many people in Newcastle-Maitland need help with daily activities?
6.9% of residents of the Newcastle-Maitland 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 Newcastle-Maitland compares with other cities in Australia
Residents with a long-term health condition, 2021 Census (2021 Census)
Newcastle-Maitland ranks 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bendigo | 47.2% |
| 2 | Ballarat | 46.9% |
| 3 | Newcastle-Maitland | 46.0% |
| 4 | Central Coast | 45.8% |
| 5 | Albury-Wodonga | 45.6% |
| 6 | Toowoomba | 44.5% |
| 7 | Newcastle | 43.8% |
Residents with a mental health condition, 2021 Census (2021 Census)
Newcastle-Maitland ranks 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballarat | 13.1% |
| 2 | Newcastle-Maitland | 12.6% |
| 3 | Bendigo | 12.6% |
| 4 | Newcastle | 12.5% |
| 5 | Albury-Wodonga | 12.2% |
| 6 | Greater Hobart | 11.6% |
| 7 | Geelong | 11.1% |
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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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