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2568, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2568, NSW

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

More than 32% of people in postcode 2568 live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This means health challenges are a common part of daily life for many residents here, though the number of people needing daily help has dropped since 2011.

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📍 2568, NSW, Postcode

Where 2568, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

32.3%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2568, NSW — higher than 68% of areas.

2568, NSW32.3%
Wollondilly 28.3%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Long-term health issues are more common here than in most areas, with arthritis being the most frequent at 15.2%. Interestingly, mental health conditions affect 7.2% of residents, which is a little below the national figure.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2568, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.

None 51.0% One condition 19.7% Two conditions 6.9% Three or more 5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

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In 2568, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 26%, followed by Other condition (13%) and Mental health (12%).

Arthritis 15.2% Other condition 7.3% Mental health 7.2% Heart disease 6.9% Asthma 5.6% Cancer 5.1% Diabetes 5.0% Lung condition 2.9% Stroke 1.4% Dementia 1.1%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

About 6.1% of people need some help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas. This figure has fallen from 9.6% in 2011, though it remains about the same as the New South Wales average.

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6.1% ▼ -36.5%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

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 2568, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2568/2568-nsw/topic/health-disability