29.7%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4860, QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 4860, QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for daily support is the main story for postcode 4860, where the proportion of people needing assistance has risen to 7.6%. While overall long-term health issues are common, the area sees fewer mental health conditions than most other places.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 11.2% of residents, while mental health conditions are less frequent here at 7.9% compared to the state average.
7.9%
Lower than 62% 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 4860, QLD, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The share of people needing help with daily activities is much higher than in most areas, sitting at 7.6%. This figure has risen 1.5 percentage points since 2011, leaving the area slightly above both the Queensland and national levels.
7.6% ▲ +23.6%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 7.5%
- 2021: 7.6%
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).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 4860, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4860/4860-qld/topic/health-disability