40.2%
Higher than 96% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4314, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people report health struggles in postcode 4314 than in most similar areas. About 40% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 28%. This high rate of illness is mirrored by a significant number of people who require help with their daily activities.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are very common here, with arthritis (18.2%) and mental health conditions (13.0%) being the most reported. The rate of mental health conditions is well above the Australian average of 8.8%.
40.2%
Higher than 96% 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 4314, QLD, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 25%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many in the area, as 11.2% of people need assistance with daily activities. This is well above the 6% reported across Queensland.
11.2% —
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 4314, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4314/4314-qld/topic/health-disability