39.3%
Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Maryborough Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Maryborough Surrounds
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 40% of people in Maryborough Surrounds live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This high rate of illness means a significant portion of the population manages ongoing health challenges in their daily lives.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are very common here, with 39.3% of residents affected. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 16.4%, while mental health conditions are well above the national figure at 12.4%.
12.4%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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 Maryborough Surrounds, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for many residents, as 9.3% need help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.
9.3% ▲ +21.9%
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 7.7%
- 2021: 9.3%
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 Maryborough Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/201031017/maryborough-surrounds/topic/health-disability