39.9%
Higher than 95% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4615, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4615, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 40% of people in postcode 4615 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This high rate of illness is seen across both physical and mental health, leaving a significant portion of the community managing ongoing medical needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 16.3%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure, affecting 14.0% of residents.
14.0%
Higher than 97% 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 4615, QLD, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities is among the highest for similar areas at 12.0%. This figure has risen since 2011 and is now well above the 5.8% seen across Australia.
12.0% ▲ +21.0%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.9%
- 2016: 11.3%
- 2021: 12.0%
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 4615, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4615/4615-qld/topic/health-disability