32.9%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4565, QLD · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas mark postcode 4565. About 32.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This trend is reflected in the fact that more residents here require daily assistance compared to other parts of the country.
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 12.1%, while mental health conditions affect 9.2% of residents. This mental health figure is about the same as the Queensland and national averages.
32.9%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.2%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 4565, QLD, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 24%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 7.4% of people, a rate much higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it was 7.2%.
7.4% ▲ +2.5%
Higher than 78% 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 4565, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4565/4565-qld/topic/health-disability