36.1%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Caboolture - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Caboolture - South
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in Caboolture - South live with a long-term health condition, which is a much higher rate than most similar areas. This health burden is particularly evident in the high rates of mental health issues and a growing number of residents who require help with daily tasks.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 36.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.5% of the population, while asthma and arthritis are also common.
14.5%
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 Caboolture - South, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living assistance is needed by 10.2% of people, which is well above the 5.8% national average. This figure has risen by 4.4 percentage points since 2011.
10.2% ▲ +75.3%
Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 7.7%
- 2021: 10.2%
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 Caboolture - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/313021366/caboolture-south/topic/health-disability