29.7%
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Burdekin · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Burdekin
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Managing chronic illness is a common part of daily life for many in Burdekin. About 29.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is higher than most similar areas. While many people face these challenges, those reporting mental health conditions are fewer than the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 11.5% of people. Overall, the area is a little above the national figure for chronic illness, though the 7.3% of people with a mental health condition is a little below the Australian average.
7.3%
Lower than 69% 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 Burdekin, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 6.3% of residents who need help with a variety of activities. This figure is higher than most areas and has risen by 2.1 percentage points since 2011.
6.3% ▲ +50.0%
Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 Burdekin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/318011461/burdekin/topic/health-disability