# Health & Disability — Frankston

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

Area: Frankston (Council (LGA))

More people in Frankston now need help with daily activities than in 2011, with 6.5% of residents requiring support. This reflects a broader trend of health challenges in the area, where long-term health conditions are well above the national figure.

Health struggles are more common here than in most areas, with 32.2% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health is a particular concern, affecting 11.6% of residents, which is much higher than the figure for most other areas.

Around 6.5% of people need assistance with daily tasks, a figure that has risen by 1.9 points since 2011. This rate is higher than in most other areas, though it remains about the same as the Victorian and Australian figures.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.5% | +42.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.6%, Asthma 10.3%, Arthritis 9.3%, Other condition 8.9%, Diabetes 5.1%, Heart disease 4.2%, Cancer 3.1%, Lung condition 2.1%, Stroke 1.1%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.9%, One condition 21.4%, Two conditions 7.1%, Three or more 3.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA22170/frankston/topic/health-disability