36.6%
Higher than 91% of council (lga) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
South Burnett · Council (LGA)
Health & Disability in South Burnett
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 36.6% of people in South Burnett have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This makes it one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic health issues in the region. Many residents face significant health challenges, with arthritis and mental health being the most common long-term conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in the rest of Queensland, with 13.9% of people living with arthritis. Mental health conditions affect 12.3% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure of 8.8%.
12.3%
Higher than 95% of council (lga) 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 South Burnett, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 10.0% since 2011. This is well above both the state and national figures, and it is among the highest rates for similar areas.
10.0% ▲ +26.7%
Higher than 99% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 7.9%
- 2016: 9.1%
- 2021: 10.0%
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 South Burnett [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA36630/south-burnett/topic/health-disability