24.8%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2231, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2231, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Around 67.2% of people in postcode 2231 have no long-term health conditions, making it a healthier area than most. Only 24.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. This health profile is reflected in the low number of people who need help with daily tasks.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 24.8% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 8.1%, while 7.6% of residents have a mental health condition, a figure slightly below the national average.
7.6%
Lower than 65% 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 2231, NSW, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Just 4.4% of people in the area need help with daily activities, which is a little below the New South Wales and national figures. This is an increase of 1.2 percentage points since 2011.
4.4% ▲ +36.2%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.3%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 4.4%
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 2231, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2231/2231-nsw/topic/health-disability