31.4%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2401, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2401, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A high rate of long-term health issues marks postcode 2401, where 31.4% of people live with a chronic condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are reflected in the number of residents who require daily help.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 13.0%, and overall health issues are much more common here than in most areas. Mental health conditions affect 8.7% of people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
8.7%
Higher than 50% 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 2401, NSW, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 7.7% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. This need has risen by 1.9 percentage points since 2011, leaving the area a little above the New South Wales average of 5.8%.
7.7% ▲ +32.0%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 7.7%
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 2401, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2401/2401-nsw/topic/health-disability