# Health & Disability — 2538, NSW

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

Area: 2538, NSW (Postcode)

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 2538, affecting 16.5% of people. This area faces significant health challenges, with nearly 35% of residents living with a long-term condition, a figure well above the national average.

About 34.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 9.9% of the population.

Needing help with daily activities is more common here than in the state or nation, affecting 8.4% of people. This figure has risen slightly since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.4% | +12.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.5%, Mental health 9.9%, Other condition 9.5%, Asthma 7.1%, Heart disease 6.7%, Cancer 5.3%, Diabetes 4.7%, Dementia 2.4%, Lung condition 2.3%, Stroke 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.3%, One condition 20.3%, Two conditions 8.9%, Three or more 5.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2538/2538-nsw/topic/health-disability