27.1%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2175, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much lower rates of mental health conditions define the health profile of postcode 2175. While about 27.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, this is similar to both state and national figures. However, the area stands out for its very low prevalence of mental health issues compared to the rest of the country.
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 4.5% of people report a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%. For those with long-term health issues, arthritis is the most common at 10.7%, while 62.1% of the population reports no long-term conditions at all.
27.1%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
4.5%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2175, NSW, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 20%.
People needing help with daily activities.
A higher proportion of people in the area need help with daily activities than in most other places. This figure is a little above the New South Wales average at 7.2%, and has risen by 2.0 percentage points since 2011.
7.2% ▲ +39.4%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2175, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2175/2175-nsw/topic/health-disability