# Health & Disability — Gawler

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

Area: Gawler (Council (LGA))

A staggering 37.8% of people in Gawler live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are reflected in the high number of residents who need regular help with their daily activities.

Mental health conditions are the most common long-term health issue at 13.3%, which is well above the national average. This is followed by arthritis at 12.7% and asthma at 11.4%.

Daily living is more challenging for 8.7% of residents who need assistance, a figure that is among the highest for similar areas. This need has risen by 3.1 percentage points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 37.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 13.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.7% | +56.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 13.3%, Arthritis 12.7%, Asthma 11.4%, Other condition 10.5%, Diabetes 7.0%, Heart disease 5.6%, Cancer 3.7%, Lung condition 2.8%, Dementia 1.4%, Stroke 1.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 55.5%, One condition 23.6%, Two conditions 8.8%, Three or more 5.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA42030/gawler/topic/health-disability