35.7%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2284, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2284, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of residents in postcode 2284 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This creates a significant health burden for the area, with mental health and arthritis being the most common issues reported.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 12.9% of people. Overall, 35.7% of the population has a long-term health issue, which is well above the 27.7% seen across Australia.
12.9%
Higher than 91% 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 2284, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 7.9% of people need some help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%. This rate has barely changed since 2011.
7.9% ▼ -9.1%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.7%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 7.9%
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 2284, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2284/2284-nsw/topic/health-disability