# Health & Disability — Craigieburn

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

Area: Craigieburn (Suburb / Locality)

Well below the national average, only 19.1% of people in Craigieburn report a long-term health condition. This gap shows the area is much healthier than most other parts of the country. Most residents live without any chronic health issues, reflecting a generally fit population.

Mental health conditions are notably rare here at 5.3%, which is well below the 8.8% seen across Australia. For those with health issues, the most common are asthma (6.1%) and arthritis (5.0%).

While chronic illness is low, 5.7% of people need help with daily activities. This figure is higher than in most other areas, though it is about the same as the state and national figures.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 19.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.7% | +67.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 6.6%, Asthma 6.1%, Mental health 5.3%, Arthritis 5.0%, Diabetes 4.8%, Heart disease 2.2%, Cancer 1.3%, Lung condition 0.8%, Stroke 0.5%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 73.8%, One condition 13.7%, Two conditions 3.6%, Three or more 1.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20661/craigieburn/topic/health-disability