32.3%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4605, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4605, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the national figure, 32.3% of people in postcode 4605 live with a long-term health condition. This makes the area's health profile stand out compared to most other regions. While mental health rates are typical, more residents here struggle with chronic illness and daily physical limitations.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term illness at 10.1%, followed by asthma and diabetes. While 32.3% of people have at least one chronic condition, the majority of residents report having none at all.
8.8%
Higher than 52% 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 4605, QLD, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 8.4% of residents who need help with everyday activities. This is much higher than most other areas and has risen by 2.1 percentage points since 2011.
8.4% ▲ +32.6%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.3%
- 2016: 7.4%
- 2021: 8.4%
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 4605, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4605/4605-qld/topic/health-disability