27.0%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2339, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people struggle with long-term illness or disability in postcode 2339 compared to most other areas. While about 27% of residents have a long-term health condition, the number of people requiring help with daily tasks is notably low.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 6.4% of residents. Among those with long-term health issues, asthma is the most frequent at 8.5%, followed by arthritis at 7.7%.
27.0%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6.4%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2339, NSW, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 23%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.2% of people in the area need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most other areas. This figure is also a little below the national average and has fallen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011.
3.2% ▼ -31.0%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2339, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2339/2339-nsw/topic/health-disability