27.9%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2406 crosses NSW/QLD · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2406 crosses NSW/QLD
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 2406 now need help with daily tasks than they did in 2011, with the rate rising by 0.9 percentage points. Overall health is largely in line with the rest of the country, though mental health conditions are notably less common here than in most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Asthma (10.4%) and arthritis (9.8%) are the most common issues, while mental health conditions are much lower than most areas at 6.5%.
6.5%
Lower than 78% 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 2406 crosses NSW/QLD, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 5.4% of the population. This is about the same as the state and national figures, though the proportion has risen since 2011.
5.4% ▲ +21.0%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 4.3%
- 2021: 5.4%
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 2406 crosses NSW/QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2406/2406-crosses-nsw-qld/topic/health-disability