# Health & Disability — Paynesville

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

Area: Paynesville (Suburb / Locality)

A far higher proportion of people live with long-term health issues in Paynesville than in the rest of the state. Nearly half the population reports a chronic condition, a figure that is 19 percentage points above the Victorian average. This creates a significant health burden for the local community.

About 46.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Arthritis is the most common issue at 18.2%, while mental health conditions affect 12.4% of people, a rate well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Daily life is more challenging for many here, with 10.3% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well above the 5.9% seen across Victoria.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 46.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 12.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 10.3% | +24.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 18.2%, Mental health 12.4%, Other condition 11.7%, Asthma 9.8%, Heart disease 9.4%, Diabetes 6.9%, Cancer 6.5%, Lung condition 4.5%, Stroke 2.3%, Dementia 1.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 47.8%, One condition 28.5%, Two conditions 11.4%, Three or more 6.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22049/paynesville/topic/health-disability