25.0%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2040, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily help needs have stayed almost the same since 2011 in postcode 2040. This area is healthier than most, with only 25% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is lower than both the state and national figures.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. Mental health is the most reported issue at 9.3%, which is slightly above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%.
25.0%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.3%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2040, NSW, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 20%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is a little below the national average of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
4.4% ▲ +2.4%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2040, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2040/2040-nsw/topic/health-disability