# Health & Disability — Nicklin

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

Area: Nicklin (State Electorate)

More than 32% of people in Nicklin live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This makes the area stand out compared to most other regions. Mental health and arthritis are the most common long-term issues reported by residents.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of people affected. Mental health conditions are a little above the national figure at 11.2%, followed closely by arthritis at 11.1%.

The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 7.2% since 2011. This is a little above the figures for both Queensland and Australia, and is much higher than most similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.2% | +20.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.2%, Arthritis 11.1%, Other condition 10.0%, Asthma 9.1%, Heart disease 4.7%, Diabetes 4.0%, Cancer 3.7%, Lung condition 2.5%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.1%, One condition 21.2%, Two conditions 7.2%, Three or more 4.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED30064/nicklin/topic/health-disability