# Health & Disability — Binalong Bay

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

Area: Binalong Bay (Urban Centre)

Poor health affects daily life for many in Binalong Bay, where 38.9% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7% and well above the Tasmanian average.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 15.8%, while mental health conditions affect 9.3% of residents. This last figure is about the same as the national average, though a little below the state figure.

About 5.7% of people in Binalong Bay need some help with daily activities. This is around the middle for similar areas and about the same as the national figure, though the proportion has risen by 1.0 percentage points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 38.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.7% | +20.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.8%, Mental health 9.3%, Other condition 9.3%, Asthma 7.7%, Diabetes 6.9%, Heart disease 5.3%, Cancer 4.0%, Lung condition 2.0%, Stroke 2.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 55.1%, One condition 25.9%, Two conditions 8.5%, Three or more 4.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL622001/binalong-bay/topic/health-disability