# Health & Disability — Parramatta - South

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

Area: Parramatta - South (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

Only 13% of people in Parramatta - South report a long-term health condition, a figure far below the national average. This makes the area one of the healthiest among similar places, with very few residents dealing with chronic illness or mental health struggles.

Mental health conditions are well below the New South Wales and national figures at 4.1%. Most residents here have no long-term health issues at all, while those who do most commonly report other conditions, diabetes, or arthritis.

Daily life is manageable for the vast majority of residents, with only 3.7% needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than most similar areas and sits a little below the national figure of 5.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 13.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.7% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 4.6%, Mental health 4.1%, Diabetes 3.7%, Arthritis 3.0%, Asthma 3.0%, Heart disease 1.6%, Cancer 1.0%, Dementia 0.7%, Lung condition 0.5%, Stroke 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 79.4%, One condition 9.4%, Two conditions 2.4%, Three or more 1.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041718/parramatta-south/topic/health-disability