35.4%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2447, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2447, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 35.4% of people in postcode 2447 live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7% and suggests a population with significant ongoing health needs. Many of these residents manage chronic illness, including arthritis and mental health conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with 13.4% of people reporting arthritis and 10.1% living with a mental health condition. This rate of mental health issues is a little above both the state and national figures.
10.1%
Higher than 69% 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 2447, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many residents, as 8.4% need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most areas and sits a little above the national figure of 5.8%, a rate that has barely changed since 2011.
8.4% ▲ +7.6%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.8%
- 2016: 7.0%
- 2021: 8.4%
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 2447, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2447/2447-nsw/topic/health-disability