# Health & Disability — Perth

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

Area: Perth (Council (LGA))

Barely any change has occurred in the number of people needing daily help in Perth since 2011. The area is notably healthy, with only 19.6% of residents living with a long-term health condition. This is well below both the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas. Mental health is the most reported issue at 8.1%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Only 2.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the lowest for its level and well below the Australian figure of 5.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 19.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.2% | +32.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.1%, Other condition 5.7%, Asthma 5.7%, Arthritis 3.8%, Diabetes 2.4%, Heart disease 2.2%, Cancer 1.9%, Lung condition 0.8%, Stroke 0.5%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 69.2%, One condition 14.8%, Two conditions 3.5%, Three or more 1.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA57080/perth/topic/health-disability