47.1%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Mount Morgan · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Mount Morgan
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition in Mount Morgan, where 18.6% of people live with the condition. This area faces significant health challenges, with nearly half of all residents living with a long-term health issue.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Almost 47.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average, affecting 14.9% of the population.
14.9%
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 Mount Morgan, the largest group is None at 43%, followed by One condition (30%) and Two conditions (14%).
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily assistance has risen to 12.1% since 2011. This is well above the 5.8% national figure and among the highest rates for similar areas.
12.1% ▲ +26.0%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 9.6%
- 2016: 11.4%
- 2021: 12.1%
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 Mount Morgan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308031212/mount-morgan/topic/health-disability