37.8%
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Harristown · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Harristown
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 37.8% of people in Harristown live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This means more residents here struggle with lasting health issues compared to most other areas. These challenges are reflected in higher rates of mental health conditions and a greater need for daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.2% of people. This contributes to the overall health profile, with arthritis at 13.9% and asthma at 11.2% also being common long-term issues.
14.2%
Higher than 90% 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 Harristown, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The need for help with daily activities is much higher than most areas at 9.9%. This is well above both the Queensland figure of 6.0% and the national average of 5.8%.
9.9% ▲ +41.8%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 8.3%
- 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 Harristown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31300/harristown/topic/health-disability