33.2%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2480, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2480, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 33.2% of people in postcode 2480 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a community facing significant health challenges, particularly with mental health and chronic illness. The area's health needs are much higher than in most other similar places.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are a major concern here, affecting 12.3% of residents, which is well above the New South Wales rate of 8.0%. Other common long-term issues include arthritis at 10.0% and asthma at 9.9%.
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 2480, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 6.9% of residents who need assistance with basic activities. This is a little above the national average and has risen by 1.3 percentage points since 2011.
6.9% ▲ +23.4%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 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 2480, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2480/2480-nsw/topic/health-disability