37.2%
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Caboolture - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the state and national figures, health challenges are more common in Caboolture - West. About 37.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. This high burden of illness is reflected in a greater need for daily support.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 13.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Other common long-term issues include arthritis at 13.0% and asthma at 11.7%.
37.2%
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
13.5%
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In Caboolture - West, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 25%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 10.1% of people, a figure that is well above both the Queensland and Australian averages.
10.1% —
Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Caboolture - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/313021573/caboolture-west/topic/health-disability