30.1%
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Highfields · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Highfields
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas define Highfields, where 30.1% of people live with a chronic condition. While these health challenges are more common here than across Queensland and Australia, the need for daily assistance remains lower than the state and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 30.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the 28.8% seen in Queensland. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 9.6% of people, while asthma and mental health conditions both affect 8.9%.
8.9%
Higher than 51% 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 Highfields, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Fewer people in Highfields need help with daily activities compared to most areas, with 4.6% requiring support. This is a little below the national figure of 5.8%, although the need has risen since 2011.
4.6% ▲ +50.7%
Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3.1%
- 2016: 3.6%
- 2021: 4.6%
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 Highfields [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/317011450/highfields/topic/health-disability