35.4%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2440, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2440, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 2440 now need help with daily activities than they did in 2011. This area faces significant health challenges, with over a third of residents living with a long-term health condition.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 35.4% of people, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis (13%) and mental health (11.5%) are the most common issues, and the rate of mental health conditions is much higher than in most other areas.
11.5%
Higher than 85% 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 2440, NSW, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 9.7% since 2011. This figure is well above the New South Wales average of 5.8% and is among the highest for similar areas.
9.7% ▲ +20.2%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.1%
- 2016: 8.5%
- 2021: 9.7%
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 2440, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2440/2440-nsw/topic/health-disability