34.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2285, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2285, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 34.3% of people in postcode 2285 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is a high-needs area where health challenges are more common than in most other parts of the country. Many residents manage multiple conditions, including high rates of mental health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13% of residents. Other common long-term issues include asthma at 10.5% and arthritis at 9.9%, with about 11% of people dealing with two or more conditions.
13.0%
Higher than 92% 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 2285, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.7% of people need some help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and remains about the same as the New South Wales average.
6.7% ▲ +10.9%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.1%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 6.7%
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 2285, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2285/2285-nsw/topic/health-disability