37.4%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4402, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4402, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 4402, affecting 19.5% of residents. This area faces significant health challenges, with 37.4% of people living with a long-term condition, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. These health struggles are reflected in the high number of people who require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 37.4% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than usual, reported by 10.4% of residents, which is a little above the Australian figure.
10.4%
Higher 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 4402, QLD, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 13.1% of the population, which is among the highest for this type of area. This is well above the Queensland rate of 6.0% and has barely changed since 2011.
13.1% ▲ +2.1%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.9%
- 2016: 11.1%
- 2021: 13.1%
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 4402, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4402/4402-qld/topic/health-disability