21.4%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2198, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2198, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people report long-term health issues in postcode 2198 than in most other similar areas. Only 21.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a population that is generally healthier than the state and national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the lowest at this level, affecting 4.2% of people. Most residents report no long-term health issues at all, while the most common conditions reported are arthritis and asthma.
4.2%
Lower than 92% 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 2198, NSW, None is the majority at 76%; One condition is next at 16%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.5% of people need some help with daily activities. This is higher than most similar areas, though it is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia and has barely changed since 2011.
6.5% ▼ -0.6%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.6%
- 2016: 8.1%
- 2021: 6.5%
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 2198, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2198/2198-nsw/topic/health-disability