38.4%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4022, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for help with daily activities defines the health landscape in postcode 4022. This area has a much higher rate of long-term health issues than most other places, with 38.4% of residents living with a chronic condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.3% of people. The most frequent long-term health issues reported are arthritis at 13.9% and asthma at 10.4%.
38.4%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
12.3%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4022, QLD, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 25%.
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen by 2.9 points since 2011 to reach 11.3%. This is well above the Australian average of 5.8%.
11.3% ▲ +34.1%
Higher than 99% 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 4022, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4022/4022-qld/topic/health-disability