37.2%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2540 crosses NSW/OT · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2540 crosses NSW/OT
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A far higher share of people in postcode 2540 live with long-term health issues compared to the rest of the state. About 37.2% of residents have a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This highlights a significant health gap for the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 11.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term illness at 15.0%, while 5.6% of people live with three or more conditions.
11.1%
Higher than 81% 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 2540 crosses NSW/OT, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 8.0%, a little above the national figure of 5.8%. This need for assistance has risen by 1.3 percentage points since 2011.
8.0% ▲ +19.5%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.7%
- 2016: 7.5%
- 2021: 8.0%
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 2540 crosses NSW/OT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2540/2540-crosses-nsw-ot/topic/health-disability