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2371, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2371, NSW

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

Nearly 40% of people in postcode 2371 have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This puts the area among the highest for health struggles, with many residents managing multiple chronic issues. This high rate of illness is reflected in the number of people who also require daily support.

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📍 2371, NSW, Postcode

Where 2371, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

39.6%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2371, NSW — higher than 95% of areas.

2371, NSW39.6%
Glen Innes Severn 35.7%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Health issues are common here, with 39.6% of people reporting a long-term condition compared to 27.7% nationally. Arthritis is the most frequent struggle at 16.9%, while mental health conditions affect 12.5% of residents, which is well above the Australian figure of 8.8%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2371, NSW, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 25%.

None 47.7% One condition 21.9% Two conditions 10.9% Three or more 7.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 2371, NSW — Arthritis leads at 21%, ahead of Mental health (16%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis 16.9% Mental health 12.5% Asthma 11.1% Other condition 10.8% Diabetes 8.4% Heart disease 7.3% Lung condition 4.8% Cancer 4.1% Stroke 1.9% Dementia 0.9%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily life is more challenging for many in this area, as 10.4% of people need help with everyday activities. This is well above the 5.8% seen across Australia and the figure has risen since 2011.

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10.4% ▲ +12.7%

Higher than 97% 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 2371, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2371/2371-nsw/topic/health-disability