# Health & Disability — Mollymook Beach

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

Area: Mollymook Beach (Suburb / Locality)

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in Mollymook Beach, where 15.4% of residents live with the condition. This area has a much higher rate of long-term health problems than most other places. About 34.8% of people report a lasting health issue, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and 34.8% of people have one. While arthritis is most frequent, 8.2% of residents have a mental health condition, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

About 6.0% of people in Mollymook Beach need some help with their daily activities. This is higher than most similar areas, although it is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.0% | -6.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.4%, Mental health 8.2%, Other condition 8.2%, Asthma 7.4%, Heart disease 6.3%, Diabetes 4.8%, Cancer 4.4%, Lung condition 2.4%, Stroke 1.6%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.6%, One condition 22.7%, Two conditions 8.5%, Three or more 3.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12681/mollymook-beach/topic/health-disability