31.8%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2293, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health conditions are a major concern in postcode 2293, where 13.6% of people live with such a condition. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Overall, a higher number of residents here live with long-term health issues compared to most other areas.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 31.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 27.0%. Mental health is the most common issue, followed by asthma at 9.3% and arthritis at 8.3%.
31.8%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
13.6%
Higher than 95% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2293, NSW, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 24%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%. This rate has barely changed since 2011.
4.1% ▲ +2.6%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2293, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2293/2293-nsw/topic/health-disability