# Health & Disability — Stieglitz

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

Area: Stieglitz (Urban Centre)

More people in Stieglitz need help with daily activities than in 2011, reflecting a broader trend toward higher health needs. Nearly half of the population lives with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition here, affecting 20.2% of residents. Overall, 45.3% of people have a long-term health condition, a rate far above the 33.6% seen across Tasmania.

Needing help with daily activities is more common here than in most areas, affecting 7.7% of the population. This figure rose 3.0 percentage points since 2011 and is a little above the Australian average of 5.8%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 45.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 12.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.7% | +63.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 20.2%, Mental health 12.0%, Asthma 9.7%, Other condition 8.8%, Diabetes 8.1%, Heart disease 8.1%, Cancer 6.5%, Lung condition 5.1%, Stroke 1.4%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 47.0%, One condition 27.9%, Two conditions 10.9%, Three or more 6.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL621027/stieglitz/topic/health-disability