25.5%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4220, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A steady need for help with daily activities has been seen in postcode 4220 since 2011. This area is generally healthier than most, with only 25.5% of people living with a long-term health condition.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much less common here than in the rest of Queensland, and the rate of mental health conditions is also a little below the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition at 8.4%.
25.5%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7.4%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4220, QLD, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 19%.
People needing help with daily activities.
About 4.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is around the middle for similar areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 4.3%.
4.9% ▲ +12.5%
Lower than 59% 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 4220, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4220/4220-qld/topic/health-disability