32.6%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4415, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people live with long-term health issues in postcode 4415 than in most similar areas. About 32.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of illness is a key feature of the area's health profile.
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions, affecting 10.8% and 10.7% of people respectively. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas, with 10.4% of residents affected, which is a little above the Australian figure.
32.6%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
10.4%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4415, QLD, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 6.6%, which is higher than most similar areas. This figure is about the same as the state and national rates, but it has risen by 1.3 percentage points since 2011.
6.6% ▲ +24.0%
Higher than 68% 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 4415, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4415/4415-qld/topic/health-disability