# Health & Disability — Capel

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

Area: Capel (Council (LGA))

More people in Capel have needed help with daily tasks since 2011, though the area remains healthier than most. While 3.9% now require daily assistance, overall health profiles here align closely with state and national figures.

About 27.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is roughly the same as the national figure. Mental health is the most common reported issue at 8.9%, followed closely by asthma and arthritis at 8.6% each.

Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, a rate that is much lower than most similar areas. This figure has risen 1.6 points since 2011, when it sat at 2.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.9% | +70.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.9%, Asthma 8.6%, Arthritis 8.6%, Other condition 7.5%, Diabetes 4.5%, Heart disease 3.1%, Cancer 2.6%, Lung condition 1.6%, Stroke 0.6%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.4%, One condition 19.3%, Two conditions 5.7%, Three or more 2.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA51400/capel/topic/health-disability