29.0%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2080, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rise in the number of people needing help with daily activities is the most notable shift in postcode 2080 since 2011. While the area's health profile is mostly typical for the region, around 29% of residents live with a long-term health condition. This is slightly higher than the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29% of people report a long-term health condition, with asthma and arthritis being the most common. Mental health conditions affect 8.6% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.
29.0%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
8.6%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2080, NSW, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 22%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Fewer people in postcode 2080 need help with daily activities compared to most areas, sitting at 4.6%. However, this figure has rose 2.0 percentage points since 2011, when it was only 2.7%.
4.6% ▲ +73.9%
Lower than 63% 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 2080, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2080/2080-nsw/topic/health-disability