37.1%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4662, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4662, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 4662, affecting 15.7% of residents. This area faces significant health challenges, with many more people living with long-term conditions than the national average. This high rate of chronic illness is mirrored by a notable number of people requiring daily help.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.1% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with mental health issues also appearing a little more often than across Queensland and Australia.
11.3%
Higher than 83% 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 4662, QLD, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is among the highest in the region, affecting 10.6% of the population. This figure is well above the Australian average of 5.8% and has risen by 4 percentage points since 2011.
10.6% ▲ +61.2%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.6%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 10.6%
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).
More for 4662, QLD
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 4662, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4662/4662-qld/topic/health-disability