# Health & Disability — Tannum Sands - Boyne Island

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

Area: Tannum Sands - Boyne Island (Urban Centre)

Fewer residents live with long-term illness in Tannum Sands - Boyne Island compared to most other areas. Only 25.3% of people report a chronic health condition, which is well below the Queensland figure of 28.8%. This suggests a generally healthier population than the state and national averages.

Long-term health issues are much less common here than in most similar areas, with 66.4% of people reporting no conditions at all. Mental health conditions affect 8.6% of residents, a figure that is lower than most areas and a little below the Queensland rate of 9.6%.

Daily life is less impacted by disability here, as only 4.7% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little below both the Queensland figure of 6.0% and the national average of 5.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.7% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.6%, Arthritis 8.4%, Other condition 6.9%, Asthma 6.7%, Diabetes 3.9%, Heart disease 3.4%, Cancer 2.7%, Lung condition 2.1%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 66.4%, One condition 17.2%, Two conditions 5.5%, Three or more 2.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL314023/tannum-sands-boyne-island/topic/health-disability