33.8%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2474, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2474, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in postcode 2474 live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This high rate of illness impacts daily life for many residents, with arthritis and mental health issues being the most common struggles.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 12.7%, while mental health conditions affect 10.5% of the population, both figures being higher than the national average.
10.5%
Higher than 74% 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 2474, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the figure for Australia. This rate has barely changed since 2011, when it stood at 6.4%.
6.9% ▲ +7.5%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.4%
- 2016: 7.0%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 2474, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2474/2474-nsw/topic/health-disability