# Health & Disability — Plantagenet

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

Area: Plantagenet (Council (LGA))

More people than usual deal with long-term health struggles in Plantagenet, where 32.1% of residents live with a lasting condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges mean more locals require ongoing care and support to manage their daily lives.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 11.8%, while 9.9% of people live with a mental health condition. This mental health rate is a little above both the state and national figures. Over half the population reports no long-term health conditions.

Daily life is more challenging for 6.6% of the population who need help with everyday activities, which is higher than most similar areas. This figure has risen by 2.0 percentage points since 2011 and sits a little above the Western Australian average of 4.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.6% | +42.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.8%, Mental health 9.9%, Other condition 8.6%, Asthma 8.4%, Heart disease 5.3%, Diabetes 4.9%, Cancer 4.0%, Lung condition 2.5%, Stroke 1.4%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 54.8%, One condition 20.4%, Two conditions 7.3%, Three or more 4.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA57210/plantagenet/topic/health-disability