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2317, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2317, NSW

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Forty-one percent of people in postcode 2317 live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This is one of the highest rates for any similar area, reflecting significant health challenges across the community. Many of these residents manage multiple conditions, including arthritis and mental health issues.

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📍 2317, NSW, Postcode

Where 2317, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

41.3%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2317, NSW — higher than 99% of areas.

2317, NSW41.3%
Port Stephens 36.8%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, with arthritis affecting 18.4% of residents. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of the population.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2317, NSW, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 27%.

None 51.9% One condition 25.2% Two conditions 9.9% Three or more 6.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 2317, NSW — Arthritis leads at 25%, ahead of Mental health (14%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis 18.4% Mental health 10.7% Other condition 9.4% Asthma 9.0% Heart disease 7.5% Diabetes 7.1% Cancer 5.9% Lung condition 3.7% Dementia 1.6% Stroke 1.4%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

The number of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 8.4% since 2011. This is a little above both the state and national figures of 5.8%.

People needing help with daily activities

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8.4% ▲ +44.7%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

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 2317, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2317/2317-nsw/topic/health-disability