35.6%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2358, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2358, 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 define postcode 2358. About 35.6% of people live with a chronic condition, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. This higher health burden is seen across both physical and mental health indicators.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with arthritis affecting 13.4% and mental health conditions affecting 11.1% of residents. This mental health rate is well above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%.
11.1%
Higher than 80% 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 2358, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for residents here than in most other areas. The 7.4% of people needing help with daily activities is a little above the national figure and has risen 2.6 percentage points since 2011.
7.4% ▲ +54.4%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.8%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 7.4%
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 2358, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2358/2358-nsw/topic/health-disability