32.1%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4371, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4371, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than three in ten people in postcode 4371 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This creates a significant need for ongoing health support across the region. While many residents manage chronic issues, the area sees fewer reports of mental health conditions than is typical for most places.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the Queensland rate of 28.8%. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 10.8% of residents, while mental health conditions are a little below the national figure at 7.1%.
7.1%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
Number of long-term health conditions
View on map →In 4371, QLD, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 6.6% of the population, which is higher than in most areas. This need has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011.
6.6% ▲ +50.8%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.4%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 6.6%
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 4371, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4371/4371-qld/topic/health-disability