36.5%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2429, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2429, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 36.5% of people in postcode 2429 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high level of ill health is seen across both physical and mental wellbeing, leaving more residents in need of support than in most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (13.6%) and asthma (10%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national figure, affecting 11.8% of the population.
11.8%
Higher than 87% 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 2429, NSW, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The number of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 7.5% since 2011. This is a little above the New South Wales and Australian figures and is much higher than most similar areas.
7.5% ▲ +16.5%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.4%
- 2016: 7.2%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 2429, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2429/2429-nsw/topic/health-disability