# Health & Disability — Scamander

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

Area: Scamander (Urban Centre)

A higher rate of long-term health issues than the national average marks the health profile of Scamander. While 35.5% of people live with a long-term condition, this is well above the 27.7% seen across Australia. These figures suggest a community with significant health needs compared to most other areas.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition here, affecting 13.3% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most areas, at 10.6%, which is slightly above the national figure.

About 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is about the same as the Tasmanian average. This is a little above the national rate, though the need for assistance has fallen since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 35.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.9% | -29.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 13.3%, Mental health 10.6%, Other condition 8.0%, Asthma 6.6%, Diabetes 4.9%, Heart disease 4.7%, Lung condition 4.4%, Cancer 3.6%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 53.1%, One condition 24.6%, Two conditions 5.8%, Three or more 4.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL621024/scamander/topic/health-disability