# Health & Disability — Narwee

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

Area: Narwee (Suburb / Locality)

Far fewer people live with long-term health issues in Narwee than in most other areas. Only 22.2% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This stands in contrast to the higher need for daily assistance seen across the suburb.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, at just 5.0%. Most residents report no long-term health issues, while the most common conditions include other illnesses at 7.8% and arthritis at 6.6%.

Despite the lower rate of chronic illness, 7.2% of people in Narwee need help with daily activities. This is a little above the figures for both New South Wales and Australia, and much higher than most similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.2% | +34.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.8%, Arthritis 6.6%, Diabetes 6.1%, Asthma 5.4%, Mental health 5.0%, Heart disease 3.5%, Cancer 2.1%, Lung condition 1.3%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 71.4%, One condition 15.6%, Two conditions 4.2%, Three or more 2.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12921/narwee/topic/health-disability