32.5%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2518, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2518, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term illness are found in postcode 2518 compared to most similar areas. About 32.5% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This includes a high number of residents dealing with chronic health and mental health challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 11.5% of people reporting arthritis and 10.9% reporting a mental health condition. The latter is much higher than most areas and sits a little above the New South Wales figure.
10.9%
Higher than 79% 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 2518, NSW, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 7.7% of people need help with their daily activities, a figure that is much higher than most areas. This rate is a little above the national average and has barely changed since 2011.
7.7% ▲ +11.1%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 7.9%
- 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 2518, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2518/2518-nsw/topic/health-disability