37.0%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4670, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4670, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A high rate of long-term illness defines postcode 4670, where 37% of people live with a lasting health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are reflected in the number of people who require daily help to get by.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis being the most frequent at 14.2%. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average, affecting 11.6% of residents.
11.6%
Higher than 86% 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 4670, QLD, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Nearly 10% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the Queensland figure of 6%. This need for support has grown, rising 2.4 percentage points since 2011.
9.5% ▲ +33.5%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.1%
- 2016: 8.2%
- 2021: 9.5%
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 4670, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4670/4670-qld/topic/health-disability