35.6%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2535, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Managing chronic illness is a significant part of daily life for many in postcode 2535. A striking 35.6% of residents live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above both the state and national averages.
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 15.2% of people. While many struggle with chronic health, the 7.8% of residents with a mental health condition is about the same as the national figure.
35.6%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7.8%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2535, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life requires extra support for 6.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas. This need for assistance has risen by 1.2 percentage points since 2011.
6.8% ▲ +20.5%
Higher than 72% 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 2535, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2535/2535-nsw/topic/health-disability