# Health & Disability — South Australia

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

Area: South Australia (State / Territory)

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in South Australia, affecting 10.1% of people. The state faces a significant health burden, with 31% of residents living with a long-term condition—a rate well above the national figure.

South Australians are more likely to have a long-term health condition than people in most other states, at 31%. This includes 9.8% living with a mental health condition, which is a little above the Australian average.

The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much higher than in most similar areas. At 6.7%, this figure has risen by 1.2 percentage points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 31.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.7% | +22.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.1%, Mental health 9.8%, Asthma 8.9%, Other condition 8.8%, Diabetes 5.7%, Heart disease 4.6%, Cancer 3.2%, Lung condition 2.0%, Stroke 1.1%, Dementia 1.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.1%, One condition 20.3%, Two conditions 6.9%, Three or more 3.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ste/4/south-australia/topic/health-disability