29.2%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4114, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health conditions are the most common long-term health issue in postcode 4114, affecting 10.9% of residents. This is much higher than most similar areas. Overall, health and disability needs in the area are slightly above national levels, with a growing number of people requiring daily support.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the Australian figure of 27.7%. While 56.9% of residents report no conditions, mental health (10.9%) and asthma (10.0%) are the most frequently reported issues.
29.2%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
10.9%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4114, QLD, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 21%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 8.4% of people, a figure that is much higher than most areas. This need has risen by 2.8 percentage points since 2011 and is a little above the national rate of 5.8%.
8.4% ▲ +48.3%
Higher than 88% 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 4114, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4114/4114-qld/topic/health-disability