30.1%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2560, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2560, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 30% of people in postcode 2560 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This high rate of chronic illness is reflected in the daily lives of residents, with a notably larger share of the population requiring help with everyday tasks compared to most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Around 30.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly more than the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis (9.8%) and asthma (9.5%) are the most common issues, while about 9.1% of people live with a mental health condition.
9.1%
Higher than 56% 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 2560, NSW, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.0% of people here who need help with basic activities. This is much higher than most other areas and has risen by 1.7 percentage points since 2011.
7.0% ▲ +31.7%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 7.0%
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 2560, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2560/2560-nsw/topic/health-disability