40.6%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2448, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2448, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people struggle with long-term health issues in postcode 2448 than in most similar areas. About 40.6% of residents live with a chronic condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high prevalence of illness is mirrored in the significant number of people who require daily help.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, with arthritis (17.0%) and mental health issues (12.3%) being the most frequent. The rate of mental health conditions is well above the 8.8% national average.
12.3%
Higher than 89% 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 2448, NSW, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A high proportion of residents need help with daily activities, with 10.4% requiring support. This is well above the Australian figure of 5.8% and has risen since 2011.
10.4% ▲ +16.1%
Higher than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.9%
- 2016: 8.8%
- 2021: 10.4%
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 2448, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2448/2448-nsw/topic/health-disability