33.1%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2382, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2382, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in postcode 2382 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of illness means more residents face daily health challenges than in most other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, well above the New South Wales figure of 27%. Asthma (12.5%) and arthritis (11.4%) are the most common issues, while mental health conditions affect 8.5% of the population, which is about the same as the national average.
8.5%
Lower than 53% 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 2382, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.9% of people here who need help with everyday activities. This is much higher than most areas and is a little above the Australian average of 5.8%, with the need for assistance rising since 2011.
7.9% ▲ +14.4%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 7.9%
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 2382, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2382/2382-nsw/topic/health-disability