# Health & Disability — Luddenham

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

Area: Luddenham (Suburb / Locality)

Far fewer people live with long-term health struggles in Luddenham than in most other areas. Only 23.1% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This means a high proportion of the community enjoys good general health.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 7%, while 5.8% of people have a mental health condition. This last figure is well below the Australian average of 8.8%, and overall, 70.2% of residents report having no long-term health conditions at all.

Daily life is easier for most here, as only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities. This is lower than most other areas and sits a little below the New South Wales figure of 5.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 23.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.8% | -25.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 7.0%, Other condition 6.4%, Asthma 5.9%, Mental health 5.8%, Diabetes 4.9%, Heart disease 2.8%, Cancer 2.2%, Lung condition 0.9%, Stroke 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.2%, One condition 18.2%, Two conditions 3.8%, Three or more 1.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12428/luddenham/topic/health-disability