18.5%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4426, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4426, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 18.5% of people in postcode 4426 have a long-term health condition, which is far lower than the Queensland average. This area stands out for having some of the lowest rates of chronic illness and mental health issues in the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect only 2.1% of residents, a figure well below the national average of 8.8%. Among those with long-term health issues, arthritis, asthma, and heart disease are the most common at 6.8% each.
2.1%
Lower than 99% 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 4426, QLD, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 1.2 percentage points since 2016, placing it slightly above the national figure of 5.8%.
6.8% —
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 4426, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4426/4426-qld/topic/health-disability