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2140, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2140, NSW

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Only 12.1% of people in postcode 2140 have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. This makes it one of the healthiest areas at this level. The community reports very low rates of both chronic illness and mental health challenges.

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📍 2140, NSW, Postcode

Where 2140, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

12.1%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2140, NSW — lower than 99% of areas.

2140, NSW12.1%
Strathfield 16.9%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than in New South Wales, with only 3.2% of people reporting a mental health condition. Most residents have no long-term health issues at all, while others most often report asthma or diabetes.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2140, NSW, None is the majority at 87%; One condition is next at 10%.

None 80.6% One condition 9.6% Two conditions 1.8% Three or more 0.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2140, NSW splits fairly evenly between Other condition (22%) and Asthma (18%), with Mental health at 17%.

Other condition 4.4% Asthma 3.5% Mental health 3.2% Diabetes 3.1% Arthritis 2.4% Heart disease 1.4% Cancer 0.8% Lung condition 0.3% Stroke 0.3% Dementia 0.2%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Very few people in postcode 2140 need help with daily activities, at just 2.4%. This is well below the state and national figures of 5.8%, and the rate has barely changed since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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2.4% ▲ +6.7%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

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 2140, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2140/2140-nsw/topic/health-disability