28.8%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4512, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Most areas similar to postcode 4512 have fewer people needing daily help, as 6.8% of residents here require assistance. While long-term health issues affect about 28.8% of the population, this is very similar to the state average.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common issues are other conditions at 9.8%, mental health at 9.0%, and arthritis at 8.5%.
28.8%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.0%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4512, QLD, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 21%.
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people who need help with daily activities has risen since 2011 to reach 6.8%. This is higher than most similar areas and sits a little above the Australian figure of 5.8%.
6.8% ▲ +15.9%
Higher than 72% 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 4512, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4512/4512-qld/topic/health-disability