29.8%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2388, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2388, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher than usual 6.3% of people in postcode 2388 need some help with their daily activities. While most residents report no long-term health issues, nearly 30% of the population lives with a chronic condition. Overall, health needs in the area are slightly higher than the national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the Australian figure of 27.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common, while 7.0% of people report a mental health condition, which is lower than most other areas.
7.0%
Lower than 73% 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 2388, NSW, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.3% since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, although it remains about the same as the New South Wales and national figures.
6.3% ▲ +33.3%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.8%
- 2016: 4.0%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 2388, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2388/2388-nsw/topic/health-disability