23.8%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2207, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2207, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people report long-term health problems in postcode 2207 compared to the rest of the country. Only 23.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a generally healthier population than both the state and national averages.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are also much lower here than in most areas, affecting 6.0% of people. The most common long-term health issues reported are other conditions at 8.5% and arthritis at 7.0%, while 68.9% of residents have no long-term health conditions at all.
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 2207, NSW, None is the majority at 74%; One condition is next at 17%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the low rate of chronic illness, 7.4% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little above the 5.8% seen across Australia and New South Wales, and the figure has risen by 0.9 percentage points since 2011.
7.4% ▲ +14.6%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 7.2%
- 2021: 7.4%
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 2207, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2207/2207-nsw/topic/health-disability