30.1%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2519, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 30% of people in postcode 2519 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This means many residents manage ongoing health issues, including arthritis and mental health conditions, as part of their daily lives.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 30.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, a figure a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common, affecting 10.2% of the population, while mental health conditions are reported by 9.3% of people.
30.1%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.3%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2519, NSW, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 21%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for some here, as 6.7% of people need help with daily activities. This is higher than most areas and has risen by 1.5 percentage points since 2011.
6.7% ▲ +28.6%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2519, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2519/2519-nsw/topic/health-disability