33.9%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2356, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2356, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs have remained steady in postcode 2356, where a significant 33.9% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%. While many residents manage chronic illnesses, the area reports far fewer mental health conditions than most other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 27.0%. Arthritis is the most common, affecting 12.1% of people, while mental health conditions are much lower than most areas at 5.6%.
5.6%
Lower 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 2356, NSW, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 33%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 8.9% of residents, a figure that is well above the Australian average of 5.8%. This level of need has barely changed since 2016.
8.9% —
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 9.3%
- 2021: 8.9%
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 2356, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2356/2356-nsw/topic/health-disability