32.1%
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Wambo · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Wambo
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the national figure, 32.1% of people in Wambo live with a long-term health condition. This reflects a community with higher health needs than most similar areas, with asthma and mental health being the most common long-term struggles.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the Queensland figure of 28.8%. Asthma is the most reported issue at 10.9%, while 10.6% of people live with a mental health condition.
10.6%
Higher than 74% 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 Wambo, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities has risen to 6.7% since 2011. This is higher than most areas and sits slightly above the Australian average of 5.8%.
6.7% ▲ +59.8%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 5.0%
- 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 Wambo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/307021183/wambo/topic/health-disability