# Health & Disability — George Town

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

Area: George Town (Council (LGA))

Nearly 40% of people in George Town live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of illness is a defining feature of the area's health profile. It is among the highest levels recorded for similar areas.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 16.8%, while 13.2% of residents have a mental health condition. This mental health rate is well above the 8.8% seen across Australia. About 51% of people have no long-term health conditions.

About 9.6% of people in George Town need help with daily activities, which is well above the Australian figure of 5.8%. This need for support has risen by 2.6 percentage points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 39.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 13.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.6% | +37.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.8%, Mental health 13.2%, Asthma 11.1%, Other condition 10.6%, Diabetes 7.3%, Heart disease 5.7%, Lung condition 4.5%, Cancer 3.9%, Stroke 1.4%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 51.0%, One condition 23.9%, Two conditions 9.7%, Three or more 6.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA62210/george-town/topic/health-disability