33.9%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2320, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2320, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A high rate of long-term illness shapes daily life in postcode 2320, where 33.9% of people live with a chronic health condition. This figure is well above the national average of 27.7%, reflecting a community with significant ongoing health needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are particularly common here, affecting 12.5% of residents, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Other frequent long-term issues include asthma at 10.9% and arthritis at 10.2%.
12.5%
Higher than 90% 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 2320, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 6.9% of people who need assistance with routine activities. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and has risen by 2 percentage points since 2011.
6.9% ▲ +40.2%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 5.7%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 2320, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2320/2320-nsw/topic/health-disability