29.4%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4477, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 4477, affecting 12.6% of people. While most residents are healthy, around 29.4% of the population live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.6% of residents. Other frequent conditions include asthma at 10% and heart disease at 7.5%.
29.4%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.6%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4477, QLD, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 19%.
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen 1.6 percentage points since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +34.7%
Higher than 63% 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 4477, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4477/4477-qld/topic/health-disability