37.2%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4019, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing number of people in postcode 4019 now need help with daily activities, with the rate rising to 7.9% since 2011. This area faces significant health challenges, as 37.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above both the state and national averages.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, especially mental health conditions which affect 13.0% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.1%, while 5.6% of residents manage three or more health issues.
37.2%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
13.0%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4019, QLD, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily tasks has risen to 7.9% since 2011. This is a little above the figures for Queensland and Australia, and is much higher than in most similar areas.
7.9% ▲ +25.0%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 4019, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4019/4019-qld/topic/health-disability