25.0%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2131, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2131, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with long-term health issues in postcode 2131 than in most other areas. Only 25% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. While many are healthy, a small but growing number of people require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 25% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Mental health is the most common issue at 9.4%, a figure slightly above the New South Wales average of 8.0%.
9.4%
Higher than 59% 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 2131, NSW, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities has risen to 6.9% since 2011. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and is higher than most other areas.
6.9% ▲ +19.2%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 2131, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2131/2131-nsw/topic/health-disability