39.6%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Doolbi · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Doolbi
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 40% of people in Doolbi live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This means a significant number of residents manage ongoing health issues, with many requiring extra support to get through their day.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis being the most frequent at 15.8%. Mental health conditions are also more common than in most places, affecting 9.9% of the population.
9.9%
Higher than 67% 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 Doolbi, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 32%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many residents, as 9.9% need help with daily activities. This is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures.
9.9% —
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 9.9%
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 Doolbi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30864/doolbi/topic/health-disability