33.0%
Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Grantham · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Grantham
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of chronic illness mean more people in Grantham live with health challenges than in most other areas. Around 33% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. These health struggles are reflected in the higher number of locals who require daily help.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 33% of people affected—well above the 28.8% figure for Queensland. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 12.2%, which is much higher than in most areas. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 13.4% of the population.
12.2%
Higher than 84% 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 Grantham, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for some residents, as 7.7% need help with basic activities. This is a little above the national average of 5.8% and is much higher than the rate found in most similar areas.
7.7% ▲ +8.2%
Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 7.1%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 7.7%
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 Grantham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31227/grantham/topic/health-disability