29.8%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2425, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 29.8% of people in postcode 2425 live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. This reflects a community where nearly one in three residents manages a lasting health issue, though the majority of the population reports no chronic conditions.
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 10.7%, followed by mental health issues at 9.0%. This last figure is about the same as the state and national rates.
29.8%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.0%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2425, NSW, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. This level of need has barely changed since 2011.
6.2% ▼ -5.6%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2425, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2425/2425-nsw/topic/health-disability