27.9%
Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
East Mackay · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in East Mackay
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher share of people need help with daily tasks in East Mackay compared to the rest of the state. While overall health levels are similar to the national average, 8.0% of residents require assistance with their everyday activities. This gap stands out as the most significant health trend for the area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the Queensland and national figures. Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 8.8%, followed by mental health conditions at 8.4%.
8.4%
Lower 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 East Mackay, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 8.0% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. This is a little above the 6.0% seen across Queensland and has barely changed since 2011.
8.0% ▲ +3.0%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.8%
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 8.0%
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 East Mackay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/312021343/east-mackay/topic/health-disability