25.0%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2403, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2403, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people report long-term health issues in postcode 2403 compared to most other areas. Only 25% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is lower than both the state and national figures. This trend is mirrored in mental health, where the local rate is also below the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with arthritis (11.3%) and asthma (7.5%) being the most reported issues. Mental health conditions affect 6% of residents, which is a little below the 8.8% national figure.
6.0%
Lower than 83% 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 2403, NSW, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is about the same as the New South Wales and Australian averages. This is a decrease from 2011, when the rate was 6.8%.
5.1% ▼ -24.7%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.8%
- 2016: 4.7%
- 2021: 5.1%
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 2403, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2403/2403-nsw/topic/health-disability