23.7%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2088, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2088, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people live with long-term health issues in postcode 2088 than in most similar areas. Only 23.7% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This reflects a generally healthier population compared to both the state and the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported at 6.8% each. Mental health conditions are also a little below the national figure, affecting 5.9% of people.
5.9%
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
Number of long-term health conditions
View on map →In 2088, NSW, None is the majority at 75%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the New South Wales and national figures of 5.8%. This rate has barely changed since 2011, when it was 2.9%.
3.5% ▲ +21.5%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.9%
- 2016: 3.1%
- 2021: 3.5%
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2088, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2088/2088-nsw/topic/health-disability