17.8%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2026, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2026, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily help needs have barely changed since 2011 in postcode 2026, where the community enjoys very good health. Only 17.8% of people report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This area stands out as one of the healthiest in the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health is generally strong here, with 73.8% of people reporting no long-term conditions. Only 5.9% of residents have a mental health condition, which is much lower than most other areas.
5.9%
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
Number of long-term health conditions
View on map →In 2026, NSW, None is the majority at 81%; One condition is next at 15%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Just 2.3% of people in postcode 2026 need help with daily activities. This is well below the 5.8% seen across Australia and New South Wales.
2.3% ▲ +13.4%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.1%
- 2016: 2.3%
- 2021: 2.3%
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 2026, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2026/2026-nsw/topic/health-disability