Census shows mental ill-health most common diagnosed chronic illness in Australia

The 2021 survey was the first census to collect information on mental health.

Pedestrians hold umbrellas as they walk in heavy rain in Sydney's CBD, Friday, January 17, 2020. Sydney is expected to receive 10-25 mms of rain today, while up to 50mm is forecasted for parts of NSW. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE