37.5%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2551, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2551, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in postcode 2551 live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than in most other areas. This reflects a community with significant health needs, as 37.5% of residents manage ongoing illnesses.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are far more common here than in New South Wales, with arthritis being the most reported condition at 14.8%. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national figure, affecting 9.9% of the population.
9.9%
Higher than 67% 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 2551, NSW, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.7% of residents who need help with everyday activities. This is much higher than most areas and is a little above the Australian figure of 5.8%, though the rate has barely changed since 2011.
7.7% ▲ +4.4%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 7.3%
- 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 2551, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2551/2551-nsw/topic/health-disability