28.4%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4702, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4702, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 28.4% of people in postcode 4702 live with a long-term health condition. This is a common experience for residents here, as the figure is about the same as the Queensland and national averages. Most people in the area report no long-term health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma and arthritis are the most common health issues, each affecting 9.2% of residents. Mental health conditions are reported by 8.7% of people, which is about the same as the national figure.
8.7%
Lower than 51% 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 4702, QLD, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 5.3% of the population. This is about the same as the state and national figures, although the proportion has risen by 1.6 percentage points since 2011.
5.3% ▲ +44.0%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.7%
- 2016: 4.4%
- 2021: 5.3%
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 4702, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4702/4702-qld/topic/health-disability