47.2%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Southern Moreton Bay Islands · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Southern Moreton Bay Islands
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly half of all residents in Southern Moreton Bay Islands live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This high rate of illness is a defining feature of the area's health profile, with arthritis and mental health being the most common issues reported.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Almost 47.2% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is far above the 28.8% seen across Queensland. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 16.6%, while arthritis is the most frequent condition affecting 20.2% of the population.
16.6%
Higher than 99% 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 Southern Moreton Bay Islands, the largest group is None at 47%, followed by One condition (29%) and Two conditions (14%).
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many here, as 13.4% of people need assistance with everyday activities. This is well above the 5.8% typical across Australia.
13.4% —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
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 Southern Moreton Bay Islands [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/301021551/southern-moreton-bay-islands/topic/health-disability