# Health & Disability — Werriwa

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Area: Werriwa (Federal Electorate)

Far fewer people report long-term health issues in Werriwa than in the rest of the country. Just 21.3% of residents live with a long-term condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a population that is generally healthier than the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are among the lowest at this level, affecting only 5% of people. Most residents have no long-term health issues at all, while the most common reported conditions are asthma and arthritis.

Around 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas. This figure has risen by 1 percentage point since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 21.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.5% | +19.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.3%, Asthma 6.4%, Arthritis 6.2%, Diabetes 5.9%, Mental health 5.0%, Heart disease 3.0%, Cancer 1.6%, Lung condition 1.0%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.4%, One condition 14.9%, Two conditions 4.1%, Three or more 2.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED146/werriwa/topic/health-disability