# Health & Disability — Gold Coast

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

Area: Gold Coast (Council (LGA))

Fewer people live with chronic illness in Gold Coast than in most similar areas. About 26.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the Queensland figure.

Mental health is the most common long-term condition at 8.4%, followed closely by arthritis at 8.3%. Most residents report no long-term health issues, while 18.6% live with one condition.

Around 5.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national figure. This is an increase from 2011, when the rate was 4.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.5% | +31.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.4%, Arthritis 8.3%, Other condition 7.8%, Asthma 7.7%, Heart disease 3.7%, Diabetes 3.6%, Cancer 3.1%, Lung condition 1.9%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.3%, One condition 18.6%, Two conditions 5.5%, Three or more 2.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA33430/gold-coast/topic/health-disability