34.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2318, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2318, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 2318 now need help with daily tasks than a decade ago, with 6.1% of residents requiring assistance. This area faces significant health challenges, as over a third of the population lives with a long-term health condition.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis (11.6%) and mental health conditions (11.4%) being the most frequent reports.
11.4%
Higher than 84% 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 2318, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011 to reach 6.1%. This figure is higher than in most similar areas, though it is about the same as the New South Wales average.
6.1% ▲ +54.7%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.0%
- 2016: 4.5%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 2318, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2318/2318-nsw/topic/health-disability