# Health & Disability — Turrella

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

Area: Turrella (Suburb / Locality)

Far fewer people struggle with long-term illness in Turrella than in most other parts of the country. Only 15.9% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a generally healthier population compared to similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, affecting only 4.1% of people. This is well below the 8.8% seen across Australia, while 76.5% of the community report having no long-term health conditions at all.

About 4.2% of people in Turrella need some help with their daily activities. This is a little below the New South Wales and national figures of 5.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 15.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.2% | -6.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 5.7%, Asthma 4.5%, Mental health 4.1%, Arthritis 4.0%, Diabetes 4.0%, Heart disease 2.4%, Cancer 1.5%, Stroke 0.6%, Lung condition 0.6%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 76.5%, One condition 11.1%, Two conditions 3.0%, Three or more 1.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14000/turrella/topic/health-disability