51.9%
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Byrnestown · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Byrnestown
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over half of residents in Byrnestown live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This high rate of illness is reflected in the local need for daily support, making health a significant challenge for this small area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 51.9% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is far above the Queensland rate of 28.8%. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 29.6% of residents, while mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 18.5%.
18.5%
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality 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 Byrnestown, the largest group is None at 44%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (22%).
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 11.1% of the population, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.
11.1% —
Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 8.8%
- 2021: 11.1%
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 Byrnestown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30469/byrnestown/topic/health-disability