24.3%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2047, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people live with long-term health issues in postcode 2047 than in the rest of the country. Only 24.3% of residents report a chronic condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This reflects a generally healthier population compared to most other areas.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 6.4% of residents. This is a little below the New South Wales figure of 8.0%. Most people have no long-term health issues at all, while others commonly report asthma or arthritis.
24.3%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6.4%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2047, NSW, None is the majority at 74%; One condition is next at 19%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.7% of people in the area need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%. This level of need has barely changed since 2011.
3.7% ▼ -8.1%
Lower than 78% 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 2047, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2047/2047-nsw/topic/health-disability