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2018, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2018, NSW

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

Only 20.1% of people in postcode 2018 live with a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. This means the vast majority of residents enjoy good health, making it one of the healthiest areas of its kind.

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Where 2018, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

20.1%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2018, NSW — lower than 90% of areas.

2018, NSW20.1%
Bayside 20.4%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Long-term health conditions are among the lowest at this level, with 72.6% of people reporting none at all. Mental health conditions are also much lower than most areas at 5.8%, while asthma and arthritis are some of the most common reported issues.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2018, NSW, None is the majority at 78%; One condition is next at 16%.

None 72.6% One condition 14.9% Two conditions 3.7% Three or more 1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2018, NSW splits fairly evenly between Other condition (19%) and Asthma (17%), with Mental health at 17%.

Other condition 6.5% Asthma 5.9% Mental health 5.8% Arthritis 5.2% Diabetes 4.0% Heart disease 2.3% Cancer 1.8% Lung condition 0.9% Stroke 0.6% Dementia 0.6%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily life is easier for most here, as only 4.8% of residents need help with daily activities. This is a little below the New South Wales figure and has barely changed since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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4.8% ▲ +7.0%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2018, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2018/2018-nsw/topic/health-disability