29.0%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2386, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2386, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 2386 is marked by a high rate of overall wellness, with 5.1% of people reporting a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%. While about 29% of residents live with a long-term health condition, the area generally sees lower levels of disability and mental health struggles than most other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 29% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales rate of 27%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 13%, while 52.2% of residents report having no long-term health conditions at all.
5.1%
Lower than 88% 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 2386, NSW, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is a little below the national average of 5.8%. This rate has barely changed over the last decade, rising only slightly from 2.3% in 2011.
3.1% ▲ +31.2%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.3%
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 3.1%
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 2386, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2386/2386-nsw/topic/health-disability