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2481, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2481, NSW

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Only 21.1% of people in postcode 2481 have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This makes the area much healthier than most other regions. The overall wellbeing of residents is reflected in both the low rates of chronic illness and the small number of people needing daily support.

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📍 2481, NSW, Postcode

Where 2481, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

21.1%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2481, NSW — lower than 89% of areas.

2481, NSW21.1%
Byron 22.9%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Mental health conditions are a little lower here at 6.8% compared to the Australian figure of 8.8%. Most residents have no long-term health issues at all, while 15.7% live with just one condition.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2481, NSW, None is the majority at 76%; One condition is next at 18%.

None 66.6% One condition 15.7% Two conditions 3.8% Three or more 1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2481, NSW splits fairly evenly between Mental health (19%) and Other condition (19%), with Arthritis at 18%.

Mental health 6.8% Other condition 6.5% Arthritis 6.3% Asthma 5.7% Heart disease 2.7% Cancer 2.6% Diabetes 1.6% Lung condition 1.3% Stroke 0.7% Dementia 0.5%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily help is needed by only 3.6% of the population, a figure that is a little below the state and national averages. This level of need has barely changed since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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3.6% ▼ -14.6%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

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 2481, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2481/2481-nsw/topic/health-disability