# Health & Disability — Idalia

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Area: Idalia (Suburb / Locality)

Only 22.2% of people in Idalia report a long-term health condition, which is well below both the state and national figures. This makes the area much healthier than most similar places. Most residents report no long-term health issues at all.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than in the rest of Australia, with 71.6% of people reporting none. Among those with health issues, mental health is the most frequent at 7.9%, followed by other conditions and asthma.

About 3.9% of residents need some help with their daily activities. This is a little below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.9% | +126.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 7.9%, Other condition 7.0%, Asthma 6.7%, Arthritis 5.5%, Diabetes 2.7%, Heart disease 2.7%, Cancer 1.8%, Dementia 1.4%, Lung condition 0.8%, Stroke 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 71.6%, One condition 16.1%, Two conditions 4.3%, Three or more 1.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31380/idalia/topic/health-disability