# Health & Disability — Tweed Valley

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

Area: Tweed Valley (Sub-region (SA3))

Well above the state and national figures, 32.4% of people in Tweed Valley live with a long-term health condition. This health burden is higher than in most other areas, with arthritis being the most common long-term ailment reported. The area also sees a higher proportion of people requiring help with their daily lives.

About 32.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 27%. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 11.9%, while 9.5% of people report a mental health condition.

Daily assistance is needed by 7.4% of the population, a rate that is much higher than most similar areas. This is a little above the Australian average of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.4% | +7.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.9%, Mental health 9.5%, Other condition 8.4%, Asthma 8.2%, Heart disease 5.4%, Diabetes 4.3%, Cancer 4.1%, Lung condition 3.0%, Stroke 1.4%, Dementia 1.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.1%, One condition 21.0%, Two conditions 7.2%, Three or more 4.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/11203/tweed-valley/topic/health-disability