29.0%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2045, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher need for daily assistance defines the health profile of postcode 2045, where 8.1% of people require help with everyday tasks. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8%. Overall, health outcomes in the area are relatively typical for New South Wales.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the New South Wales figure. Arthritis is the most common issue at 9.5%, while 8.7% of people report a mental health condition.
29.0%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
8.7%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2045, NSW, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 21%.
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 8.1%, which is much higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and remains a little above the national average of 5.8%.
8.1% ▲ +0.3%
Higher than 86% 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 2045, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2045/2045-nsw/topic/health-disability