35.4%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2295, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2295, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 2295 than in most similar areas. About 35.4% of residents report a lasting health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are a significant part of life for over a third of the local population.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (13.4%) and mental health (10.9%) being the most reported. The rate of mental health conditions is a little above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%.
10.9%
Higher than 78% 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 2295, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 7.6% of residents, which is a little above the Australian figure of 5.8%. While this is much higher than most areas, the need for assistance has fallen 7.4 percentage points since 2011.
7.6% ▼ -49.5%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.0%
- 2016: 13.0%
- 2021: 7.6%
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 2295, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2295/2295-nsw/topic/health-disability