31.2%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2421, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2421, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 31% of people in postcode 2421 live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This health burden is seen across several areas, with asthma and arthritis being the most common long-term issues reported by residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
A long-term health condition affects 31.2% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 27.0%. Mental health conditions are a little above the state average at 9.7%, while asthma (10.1%) and arthritis (10.0%) are the most frequent reports.
9.7%
Higher than 64% 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 2421, NSW, 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 4.1% of the area, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%. This proportion has risen by 0.8 percentage points since 2011.
4.1% ▲ +25.9%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.2%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 4.1%
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 2421, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2421/2421-nsw/topic/health-disability