38.7%
Higher than 78% of urban centre areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Bramston Beach · Urban Centre
Health & Disability in Bramston Beach
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people face long-term health struggles in Bramston Beach than in most similar areas. Nearly 39% of residents live with a chronic health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This health burden is most evident in high rates of arthritis and heart disease.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 19.3% of people. While general health issues are common, the 8% of residents with a mental health condition is a little below the Queensland average.
8.0%
Lower than 71% 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 Bramston Beach, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 32%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A slightly higher number of people need help with daily tasks compared to the state and national figures. This need has risen since 2011, with 7.3% of residents now requiring assistance.
7.3% ▲ +104.9%
Higher than 62% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 3.6%
- 2016: 8.6%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 Bramston Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL322021/bramston-beach/topic/health-disability