31.8%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2344, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2344, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in postcode 2344 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This means health challenges are a more common part of daily life here than in most other Australian areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (11.1%) and asthma (10.1%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions affect 8.6% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
8.6%
Lower than 51% 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 2344, NSW, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.9% of people need some help with daily activities, a figure that is about the same as the state average. This is an increase from 2011, when only 2.4% of the population required such support.
5.9% ▲ +142.7%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 3.7%
- 2021: 5.9%
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 2344, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2344/2344-nsw/topic/health-disability