37.0%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2256, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2256, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher rate of chronic illness than most areas means more people in postcode 2256 deal with daily health challenges. Around 37% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a significant local need for healthcare and support services.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and mental health are the most common long-term issues here, with 12.4% and 11.7% of people affected respectively. This mental health rate is well above the New South Wales figure of 8%.
11.7%
Higher than 86% 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 2256, NSW, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 8.7% of residents who need help with routine activities. This is much higher than most areas and has risen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011.
8.7% ▲ +18.7%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.3%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 8.7%
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 2256, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2256/2256-nsw/topic/health-disability