37.9%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2464, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2464, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 8% of people in postcode 2464 need help with daily activities, a figure that has barely changed since 2011. This area faces significant health challenges, with a very high proportion of residents living with long-term conditions compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
A striking 37.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 16.6% of people, while mental health conditions affect 9.3% of the population.
9.3%
Higher than 59% 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 2464, NSW, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily tasks make up 7.7% of the population. This is much higher than most similar areas and sits a little above the New South Wales average of 5.8%.
7.7% ▲ +0.8%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 7.7%
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 2464, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2464/2464-nsw/topic/health-disability