29.9%
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Herberton · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Herberton
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of people need help with daily activities in Herberton compared to most other areas. About 29.9% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. This profile shows a community with significant health needs, particularly regarding physical assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 10.6% of people. While long-term health conditions are slightly more common than in Queensland, the 8.0% of residents with a mental health condition is lower than in most areas.
8.0%
Lower than 60% 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 Herberton, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 8.1% of the population, a figure that is a little above both the state and national rates. This need has risen since 2011, when it sat at 7.0%.
8.1% ▲ +16.5%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.0%
- 2016: 7.3%
- 2021: 8.1%
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 Herberton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/306051167/herberton/topic/health-disability