35.7%
Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Laidley Creek West · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Laidley Creek West
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of residents in Laidley Creek West live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness is a standout feature of the local community's health profile.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues affect 35.7% of people here, much higher than most other areas. Arthritis is the most common condition at 12.6%, followed by diabetes and mental health at 8.4% each, while mental health rates are about the same as the national figure.
8.4%
Higher than 53% 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 Laidley Creek West, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for residents here than in most areas, with 7.7% needing some help with daily activities. This is a little above both the Queensland and Australian figures.
7.7% —
Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 8.3%
- 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 Laidley Creek West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31607/laidley-creek-west/topic/health-disability