23.9%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2168, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2168, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 23.9% of people in postcode 2168 report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. This is a remarkably healthy area where most residents live without chronic illness. However, there is a notable gap in those requiring daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, including mental health issues which affect only 6.0% of people. Most residents have no long-term health problems, while the most frequent conditions reported are asthma and arthritis.
6.0%
Lower than 83% 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 2168, NSW, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the low rate of chronic illness, 8.6% of people need help with daily activities. This is much higher than in most areas and is a little above the New South Wales figure, rising by 2.4 percentage points since 2011.
8.6% ▲ +39.2%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 7.5%
- 2021: 8.6%
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 2168, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2168/2168-nsw/topic/health-disability