# Health & Disability — Belconnen

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

Area: Belconnen (Sub-region (SA3))

More people in Belconnen now need help with daily activities than in 2011, with the figure rising from 3.4% to 5.1%. While about 30% of residents live with a long-term health condition, this is only slightly above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of people. This is the most reported long-term health issue in Belconnen, followed by other conditions at 10.3% and asthma at 9.8%.

About 5.1% of people in Belconnen need help with daily activities. This is lower than most areas and is about the same as the figure for the ACT and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.1% | +50.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 10.9%, Other condition 10.3%, Asthma 9.8%, Arthritis 8.6%, Diabetes 4.3%, Heart disease 3.5%, Cancer 3.0%, Lung condition 1.5%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.3%, One condition 20.7%, Two conditions 6.5%, Three or more 3.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/80101/belconnen/topic/health-disability