36.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2352, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2352, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas mark postcode 2352. Around 36.2% of people live with a chronic condition, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. These challenges are seen across both physical and mental health.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with asthma (13.6%) and arthritis (10.6%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions affect 11.7% of residents, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%.
11.7%
Higher than 86% 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 2352, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.0% of people need some help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This is about the same as the Australian average, though the figure has fallen by 1.0 percentage points since 2011.
6.0% ▼ -14.0%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 4.1%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 2352, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2352/2352-nsw/topic/health-disability