21.3%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2199, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2199, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with chronic illness in postcode 2199 compared to the rest of the country. Only 21.3% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This makes it a healthier area than most, though a small number of people still require significant daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 4.9% of people. Most residents report no long-term health issues at all, while those who do most often cite other conditions, arthritis, or asthma.
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 2199, NSW, None is the majority at 76%; One condition is next at 16%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the low rate of chronic illness, 7.5% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and has risen slightly since 2011.
7.5% ▲ +12.8%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.6%
- 2016: 8.0%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 2199, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2199/2199-nsw/topic/health-disability