39.0%
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Ipswich - East · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Ipswich - East
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for many in Ipswich - East is shaped by significant health challenges, as 39% of residents live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7% and is among the highest rates for similar areas. The high prevalence of chronic illness and mental health struggles creates a substantial need for local support and care.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 15.8% of people, which is well above the Australian figure of 8.8%. This contributes to the overall high rate of long-term illness, with asthma and arthritis also commonly reported.
15.8%
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 Ipswich - East, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Nearly 10% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 3.3 percentage points since 2011.
9.8% ▲ +50.4%
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 9.8%
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 Ipswich - East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/310031287/ipswich-east/topic/health-disability