22.9%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2165, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2165, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people report long-term health issues in postcode 2165 than in most other areas. Only 22.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a generally healthier population, though some residents still face significant challenges with daily living.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
The area has a low rate of chronic illness, with mental health conditions affecting 5.4% of people—well below the Australian average of 8.8%. Most residents report no long-term health issues at all, while the most common conditions are other unspecified ailments, arthritis, and diabetes.
5.4%
Lower than 87% 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 2165, NSW, None is the majority at 75%; One condition is next at 17%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the lower rate of chronic illness, 11.1% of people in postcode 2165 need help with daily activities. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 5.8% and has risen by 3 percentage points since 2011.
11.1% ▲ +36.7%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.1%
- 2016: 9.9%
- 2021: 11.1%
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 2165, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2165/2165-nsw/topic/health-disability