32.1%
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Birkdale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Birkdale
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 32% of residents live with a long-term health condition, making Birkdale's health burden well above the national figure. This high rate of illness is a key feature of the area's health profile. Many people here manage multiple conditions, though most residents remain free of chronic health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
A long-term health condition affects 32.1% of people, which is well above the Queensland rate of 28.8%. Mental health and arthritis are the most common issues, each affecting around 10% of the population.
9.9%
Higher than 65% 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 Birkdale, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.7% since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure of 5.8%.
6.7% ▲ +35.3%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.0%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 6.7%
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 Birkdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/301011003/birkdale/topic/health-disability