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2347, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2347, NSW

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Much higher rates of long-term illness than most similar areas mark postcode 2347. About 40.3% of people here live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a significant health burden across the region.

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📍 2347, NSW, Postcode

Where 2347, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

40.3%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2347, NSW — higher than 96% of areas.

2347, NSW40.3%
Tamworth Regional 33.3%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 18.4%, while mental health conditions affect 10.6% of residents. This mental health rate is a little above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2347, NSW, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 27%.

None 48.6% One condition 23.8% Two conditions 8.5% Three or more 7.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 2347, NSW — Arthritis leads at 24%, ahead of Mental health (14%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis 18.4% Mental health 10.6% Asthma 9.7% Other condition 8.2% Heart disease 7.8% Diabetes 7.2% Cancer 5.7% Lung condition 4.5% Stroke 1.8% Dementia 1.4%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily living is more challenging for many here, with 9.7% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well above the Australian average of 5.8% and has risen slightly since 2011.

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9.7% ▲ +9.4%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

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 2347, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2347/2347-nsw/topic/health-disability