30.5%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4178, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of mental health conditions than most similar areas mark postcode 4178. While 30.5% of residents live with a long-term health condition, the level of mental health struggles stands out as a primary concern for the community.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 10.6% of people here, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%. Other common long-term health issues include arthritis at 9.6% and asthma at 8.7%.
30.5%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
10.6%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4178, QLD, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 21%.
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is higher than most areas and has barely changed since 2011.
6.1% ▲ +9.2%
Higher than 61% 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 4178, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4178/4178-qld/topic/health-disability