34.0%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2449, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2449, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in postcode 2449 live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This high rate of illness is reflected in the local need for daily support, making the area's health profile stand out compared to most other regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 34% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas. Arthritis is the most common issue at 12.8%, while 10.9% of people live with a mental health condition, a rate a little above the New South Wales figure.
10.9%
Higher than 78% 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 2449, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Nearly 9% of people need help with daily activities, placing this area among the highest for this need. This figure has risen since 2011 and is well above the 5.8% seen across Australia.
8.9% ▲ +10.8%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.0%
- 2016: 8.9%
- 2021: 8.9%
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 2449, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2449/2449-nsw/topic/health-disability