32.9%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Boonah · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Boonah
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 32% of people in Boonah live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This suggests a significant portion of the community manages ongoing health challenges, with arthritis and asthma being the most common issues. These health needs shape the daily lives of many residents and their families.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, a rate much higher than most similar areas. Arthritis is the most frequent condition at 12%, followed by asthma at 10.2%, while 9.6% of people report a mental health condition.
9.6%
Higher than 61% 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 Boonah, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.2% of people in Boonah need some help with their daily activities. This is higher than most areas, though it is about the same as the figures for Queensland and Australia, and has barely changed since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +9.7%
Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 Boonah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/310021277/boonah/topic/health-disability