30.5%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2343, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2343, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily assistance needs have stayed almost exactly the same since 2011 in postcode 2343. About 30.5% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 27.0%. This high rate of chronic illness is a key feature of the area's health profile.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state and national figures, with arthritis (11.4%) and asthma (9.6%) being the most frequent. While 30.5% have a health issue, the 7.6% with a mental health condition is lower than most other areas.
7.6%
Lower than 66% 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 2343, NSW, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed from 6.2% back in 2011 and sits slightly above the national average of 5.8%.
6.1% ▼ -1.1%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 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 2343, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2343/2343-nsw/topic/health-disability