29.0%
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Currumbin Waters · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Currumbin Waters
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 63% of people in Currumbin Waters report having no long-term health conditions. The area's health profile is generally consistent with the rest of the state, though a growing number of residents now require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 29% of residents, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Arthritis is the most common issue at 9.8%, followed by mental health conditions affecting 9.2% of the population.
9.2%
Higher than 55% 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 Currumbin Waters, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities has risen to 6.5% since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas and sits slightly above the national figure of 5.8%.
6.5% ▲ +45.2%
Higher than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 6.4%
- 2021: 6.5%
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 Currumbin Waters [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/309021232/currumbin-waters/topic/health-disability