36.6%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2281, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2281, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in postcode 2281 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This creates a significant need for healthcare and support services across the area. Arthritis is the most common chronic condition, affecting 14.7% of residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 36.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, a rate well above the New South Wales average of 27.0%. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of the population.
10.4%
Higher than 73% 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 2281, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 7.3% of people, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This figure has risen by 0.8 percentage points since 2011, placing the area slightly above the Australian average of 5.8%.
7.3% ▲ +12.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 6.7%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 2281, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2281/2281-nsw/topic/health-disability