29.0%
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
West Mackay · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in West Mackay
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher share of people needing daily help than the national average defines the health profile of West Mackay. While most health conditions track closely with state figures, there is a notable gap in the number of residents requiring assistance with daily tasks.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most common issues, each affecting 9.4% of residents.
9.4%
Higher than 59% 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 West Mackay, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 8.3% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most areas. This need has risen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011 and sits a little above both the state and national figures.
8.3% ▲ +20.0%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 8.1%
- 2021: 8.3%
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 West Mackay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/312021358/west-mackay/topic/health-disability