# Health & Disability — Jensen

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

Area: Jensen (Suburb / Locality)

Fewer people live with long-term health problems in Jensen than in most similar areas. Only 25.3% of residents report a long-term condition, which is well below the Queensland figure of 28.8%. This makes the area generally healthier than much of the state.

Mental health conditions are the most common long-term issue at 9.1%, which is about the same as the national figure. Other frequent reports include arthritis at 8% and asthma at 7.7%, though 67.1% of people have no long-term health conditions at all.

Around 5% of residents need some help with their daily activities. This is about the same as the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.0% | +52.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.1%, Other condition 8.3%, Arthritis 8.0%, Asthma 7.7%, Heart disease 3.7%, Cancer 3.2%, Diabetes 2.8%, Lung condition 2.2%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.1%, One condition 17.0%, Two conditions 5.3%, Three or more 3.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31437/jensen/topic/health-disability