2296, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2296, NSW

Name: Health & Disability in 2296, NSW — 2021 Census
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

A mental health rate of 15.5% is one of the highest for its area, making it a standout feature of health in postcode 2296. This is well above the national figure, and long-term health conditions generally affect more people here than in the rest of the state.

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📍 2296, NSW, Postcode

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Mental health is the most common long-term condition at 15.5%, followed by asthma at 9.6%. Overall, 30.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales rate of 27%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2296, NSW, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 23%.

None 64.0% One condition 21.8% Two conditions 5.6% Three or more 2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

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In 2296, NSW, the largest group is Mental health at 32%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health 15.5% Asthma 9.6% Other condition 8.3% Arthritis 6.2% Heart disease 2.9% Cancer 2.2% Diabetes 2.0% Lung condition 1.2% Stroke 0.8% Dementia 0.4%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

About 5.1% of people need help with daily activities. This is about the same as the state and national figures, and the rate has barely changed since 2011.

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 2296, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2296/2296-nsw/topic/health-disability

Where 2296, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition