36.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4388, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4388, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in postcode 4388 live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most other areas. This health burden is reflected in a high number of residents who require daily support. The area faces significant challenges with chronic illness and disability compared to state and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 36.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. Asthma is the most common issue at 13.8%, followed by arthritis at 12.1%, while mental health conditions are reported by 8.6% of residents.
8.6%
Lower than 51% 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 4388, QLD, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is among the highest for its area, affecting 9.2% of people. This is well above the Queensland figure of 6.0% and has risen by 4.3 percentage points since 2011.
9.2% ▲ +88.5%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 7.2%
- 2021: 9.2%
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 4388, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4388/4388-qld/topic/health-disability