26.3%
Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Caloundra West - Baringa · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A smaller share of people in Caloundra West - Baringa now live with long-term health conditions compared to previous years. This area is generally healthier than most, with 67% of residents reporting no long-term health issues at all.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 26.3% of residents, which is a little below the Queensland figure of 28.8%. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.7% of the population.
26.3%
Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.7%
Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In Caloundra West - Baringa, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 20%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is easier for most people here, with only 4.6% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure of 5.8%.
4.6% —
Lower than 66% 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 Caloundra West - Baringa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/316021580/caloundra-west-baringa/topic/health-disability