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2439, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2439, NSW

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

Nearly 40% of people in postcode 2439 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This high rate of illness makes the area stand out compared to most other regions. These health challenges are common across the community, affecting many people's daily lives.

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📍 2439, NSW, Postcode

Where 2439, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

39.7%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2439, NSW — higher than 95% of areas.

2439, NSW39.7%
Port Macquarie-Hastings 37.2%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 16.1%, followed by mental health conditions at 10.8%. This last figure is much higher than most areas and sits a little above the New South Wales average.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2439, NSW, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 27%.

None 53.5% One condition 25.3% Two conditions 9.5% Three or more 4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 2439, NSW — Arthritis leads at 23%, ahead of Mental health (16%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis 16.1% Mental health 10.8% Asthma 9.6% Other condition 9.6% Heart disease 7.0% Diabetes 6.3% Cancer 4.7% Lung condition 3.3% Stroke 1.3% Dementia 0.6%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 7.8%, which is much higher than most areas. This need for support has risen by 2.8 percentage points since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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7.8% ▲ +54.3%

Higher than 83% 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 2439, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2439/2439-nsw/topic/health-disability