22.2%
Lower than 88% of urban centre areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Oakhurst · Urban Centre
Health & Disability in Oakhurst
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily assistance needs have barely changed in Oakhurst since 2011, remaining at 4.6%. This area is notably healthier than most, with only 22.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, including mental health issues at 6.7%. Among those with a condition, arthritis is the most frequent at 8.1%, while 43.6% of residents report having no long-term health issues at all.
6.7%
Lower than 82% of urban centre 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 Oakhurst, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.6% of people in Oakhurst need help with daily activities. This is a little below the figures for Queensland and Australia, and the rate has remained steady since 2011.
4.6% ▲ +4.2%
Lower than 71% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 3.9%
- 2021: 4.6%
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 Oakhurst [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL321080/oakhurst/topic/health-disability