Our Challenge – Data at a Glance
29.5% of mums were under 25 years of age. Gympie LGA has a much higher percentage of young mums than Queensland (18.4%) (Qld Health).
48.9% of mums were overweight or obese during pregnancy (Qld Health).
Nearly one in five mums smoke in pregnancy (22.7%). This is a significantly higher rate than Queensland (12%) (Qld Health).
77.9% of mums attended the recommended eight or more antenatal visits. 21.5% attended seven or fewer visits (Qld Health).
77.9% of mums attended the recommended eight or more antenatal visits. 21.5% attended seven or fewer visits (Qld Health).
9.2% of babies in the Gympie region were born with a low birth weight (under 2500g). This is a higher proportion than for Queensland (7.4%) (Qld Health).
94.3% children are fully immunised at age 5 (Qld Health).
70% of children were read with regularly at home before school age (AEDC).
86.6% of children attended preschool/kindergarten program in year before school (AEDC).
71.5% of children are on track with their physical health and wellbeing starting school (AEDC).
73.3% were on track for emotional maturity when they started school (AEDC).
80.4% were on track language and cognitive skills when they started school (AEDC).
72.7% were on track with their communication skills and general knowledge (AEDC).
68.9% were on track for social competence (AEDC).
26.5% Vulnerable on one or more domain (AEDC).
15.5% Vulnerable on two or more domains (AEDC).
36.6% of children are in the upper two bands of Year 3 Reading (QLD 53.1% , Aus 53.2%). Over 93% are at or above the National Minimum Standard (NAPLAN).