35.3%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Beaudesert · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Beaudesert
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in Beaudesert live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This level of illness is much higher than in most similar areas, with many residents managing chronic health issues. The community also faces a higher burden of mental health challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 35.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the Queensland figure of 28.8%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 12.9%, while mental health conditions affect 12% of the population, a rate that is well above the national average.
12.0%
Higher than 87% 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 Beaudesert, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities is among the highest for similar areas, with 8.9% of people requiring assistance. This is well above the Australian figure of 5.8% and has risen by 2.4 percentage points since 2011.
8.9% ▲ +38.1%
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.4%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 8.9%
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 Beaudesert [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/311011305/beaudesert/topic/health-disability