19.4%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2160, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2160, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people report long-term health problems in postcode 2160 compared to the rest of the country. Only 19.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. While overall health is high, a small number of people still require significant help with their daily routines.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, affecting 4.9% of people. Most residents report no long-term health issues at all, while the most common conditions include other general ailments, arthritis, and diabetes.
4.9%
Lower than 89% 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 2160, NSW, None is the majority at 78%; One condition is next at 15%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the generally low rate of chronic illness, 7.0% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little above the New South Wales and Australian figures, and the need has risen by 1.1 percentage points since 2011.
7.0% ▲ +18.7%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 7.0%
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 2160, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2160/2160-nsw/topic/health-disability