31.2%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2575, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 31% of people in postcode 2575 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a community facing higher-than-average health challenges, though most residents report no long-term illness.
Long-term conditions people report.
Health struggles are common here, with arthritis (11.3%) and mental health conditions (9.5%) being the most frequent. Mental health issues are a little more common than in the rest of New South Wales.
31.2%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.5%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2575, NSW, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 22%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 5.6% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is about the same as the state and national averages. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011.
5.6% ▲ +8.2%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2575, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2575/2575-nsw/topic/health-disability