34.4%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4385 crosses QLD/NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4385 crosses QLD/NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term illness than most similar areas mark postcode 4385. Around 34.4% of people live with a chronic health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high level of illness is mirrored by a greater need for daily support across the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with arthritis affecting 13.1% of people and asthma 10.2%. While 54.4% of residents have no chronic conditions, the overall rate of illness is well above the Queensland average.
8.2%
Lower than 57% 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 4385 crosses QLD/NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 7.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This figure has risen by 0.9 percentage points since 2011, remaining a little above the national average.
7.5% ▲ +14.0%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 7.6%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 4385 crosses QLD/NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4385/4385-crosses-qld-nsw/topic/health-disability