29.8%
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Pittsworth · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Pittsworth
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rising need for daily support defines the health landscape in Pittsworth, where 6.6% of people now require assistance. This figure has climbed 2.2 percentage points since 2011. While many residents remain healthy, nearly 30% of the community manages a long-term health condition.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.8% of people here live with a long-term health condition, which is higher than most areas. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 11.3% of residents, while asthma affects 9.1%.
8.1%
Lower than 59% 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 Pittsworth, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 6.6% of the population, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. This is about the same as the Queensland and national figures.
6.6% ▲ +51.3%
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.4%
- 2016: 5.7%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 Pittsworth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/307021182/pittsworth/topic/health-disability