39.4%
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Caloundra · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Caloundra
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health challenges have become more prominent in Caloundra, where 39.4% of people now live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The area faces significant health pressures, with many residents managing multiple chronic illnesses.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis affecting 17% of the population. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national figure, affecting 11.8% of residents.
11.8%
Higher than 81% 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 Caloundra, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many in Caloundra, as 11.5% of people need help with daily activities. This is well above the 5.8% seen across Australia and is among the highest rates for similar areas.
11.5% ▲ +19.9%
Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 9.6%
- 2016: 12.6%
- 2021: 11.5%
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 Caloundra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30492/caloundra/topic/health-disability