38.8%
Higher than 79% of urban centre areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Surat · Urban Centre
Health & Disability in Surat
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 38.8% of people in Surat live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of chronic illness creates a significant health burden for the local community. While many residents face these challenges, mental health rates remain typical for the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis affecting 14.9% of people and asthma 12.2%. In contrast, the 9.0% of residents with a mental health condition is about the same as the Queensland and national figures.
9.0%
Lower than 61% 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 Surat, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help has risen sharply since 2011, climbing 6.3 percentage points to 7.7%. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and higher than most similar areas.
7.7% ▲ +432.1%
Higher than 67% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 1.4%
- 2016: 1.6%
- 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 Surat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL322114/surat/topic/health-disability