37.4%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2326, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2326, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 2326 than in most other areas. About 37.4% of residents report a lasting health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes a notably high rate of mental health challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.1% of people. Other common long-term issues include arthritis at 12.6% and asthma at 11.7%, while over half the population reports having no long-term conditions.
14.1%
Higher than 97% 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 2326, NSW, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is more common here than in most areas, with 8.1% of people requiring support. This figure is a little above the New South Wales average and has barely changed since 2011.
8.1% ▲ +10.7%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.3%
- 2016: 7.9%
- 2021: 8.1%
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 2326, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2326/2326-nsw/topic/health-disability