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2409, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2409, NSW

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Far fewer people live with long-term health issues in postcode 2409 compared to the rest of the country. Only 18.1% of residents report a chronic condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This makes it one of the healthiest areas at this level.

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📍 2409, NSW, Postcode

Where 2409, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

18.1%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2409, NSW — lower than 94% of areas.

2409, NSW18.1%
Moree Plains 23.6%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 4.9%. Long-term health struggles are generally rare, with 51.6% of people reporting no conditions at all.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2409, NSW, None is the majority at 74%; One condition is next at 18%.

None 51.6% One condition 12.6% Two conditions 3.3% Three or more 2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2409, NSW splits fairly evenly between Asthma (20%) and Diabetes (16%), with Mental health at 15%.

Asthma 6.4% Diabetes 5.3% Mental health 4.9% Arthritis 4.2% Other condition 3.5% Heart disease 2.3% Cancer 2.1% Lung condition 1.7% Dementia 0.9% Stroke 0.9%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily life is easier for most, as only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities. This figure is a little below the national average and has barely changed since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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3.5% ▲ +12.4%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

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 2409, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2409/2409-nsw/topic/health-disability