# Health & Disability — Uralla

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

Area: Uralla (Council (LGA))

Over a third of people in Uralla live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness is a defining feature of the area's health profile, with many residents managing multiple conditions simultaneously.

About 34.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, far higher than the 27.7% seen across Australia. Arthritis is the most common issue at 12.8%, followed by mental health conditions, which affect 10.4% of the population.

Daily assistance is needed by 6.7% of the population, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. This need for help has risen by 1.9 percentage points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.7% | +39.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.8%, Mental health 10.4%, Asthma 10.2%, Other condition 8.9%, Diabetes 5.8%, Heart disease 5.2%, Cancer 4.3%, Lung condition 2.7%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.2%, One condition 22.0%, Two conditions 7.8%, Three or more 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA17650/uralla/topic/health-disability