21.9%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2065, 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 2065 compared to the rest of the country. Only 21.9% of residents have a chronic condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a population that is generally healthier than the state and national average.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, including mental health conditions which affect 6.9% of people. Most residents report no long-term health issues, while the most common conditions mentioned are other miscellaneous illnesses and asthma.
21.9%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6.9%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2065, NSW, None is the majority at 77%; One condition is next at 18%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 2.3% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is well below the 5.8% seen across Australia. This level of need has remained steady since 2011, when it stood at 1.9%.
2.3% ▲ +23.7%
Lower than 90% 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 2065, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2065/2065-nsw/topic/health-disability