30.1%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4521, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Most areas like this one see more people requiring daily help, but 4521 is an exception with a lower rate of disability. While 30.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition, the area is generally healthier than the national average in terms of daily functional needs.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.8% of residents. This is the most reported long-term health issue, followed closely by arthritis at 9.7% and asthma at 8.1%.
30.1%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.8%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4521, QLD, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 23%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.3% of people in 4521 need help with daily activities, which is a little below both the Queensland and national figures. This need has risen slightly since 2011, when it sat at 3.4%.
4.3% ▲ +25.3%
Lower than 70% 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 4521, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4521/4521-qld/topic/health-disability