23.0%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2116, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
The need for daily assistance has barely changed since 2011 in postcode 2116, where residents generally enjoy better health than most. Only 23% of people report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with only 6.3% of people reporting a mental health condition. The most frequent health issues reported are other conditions at 8.3% and asthma at 6.6%.
23.0%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6.3%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2116, NSW, None is the majority at 75%; One condition is next at 18%.
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.4% of people need help with daily activities. This is about the same as the state and national figures, and is a small drop from 6.1% in 2011.
5.4% ▼ -12.0%
Higher than 50% 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 2116, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2116/2116-nsw/topic/health-disability