27.2%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2108, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people report mental health conditions in postcode 2108 than in almost any other similar area. Only 4.8% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%. Overall, health and disability levels here are generally lower than in other parts of the country.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is roughly the same as the Australian average. The most common issues are arthritis at 9.4% and asthma at 6.6%.
27.2%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4.8%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2108, NSW, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 21%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.4% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that is much lower than most areas and a little below the national average of 5.8%.
3.4% ▲ +26.2%
Lower than 83% 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 2108, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2108/2108-nsw/topic/health-disability