31.1%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4550, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4550, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 4550 now need help with daily tasks than a decade ago, with 6.2% requiring assistance. This area sees a higher rate of long-term health issues than most other parts of the country, particularly regarding mental health.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 31.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health is the most common issue at 11%, a rate much higher than most other areas.
11.0%
Higher than 79% 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 4550, QLD, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities rose by 2.1 percentage points since 2011 to reach 6.2%. This is higher than most areas, though it is about the same as the Queensland and national figures.
6.2% ▲ +52.2%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.1%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 4550, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4550/4550-qld/topic/health-disability