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2577, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2577, NSW

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

More than 31% of people in postcode 2577 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. While many residents manage chronic health issues, a small number actually require daily help to get by.

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📍 2577, NSW, Postcode

Where 2577, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

31.4%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2577, NSW — higher than 63% of areas.

2577, NSW31.4%
Wingecarribee 32.5%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Arthritis is the most common long-term illness here, affecting 11.1% of people. Overall, the rate of chronic health conditions is higher than in most areas, though mental health conditions sit around the national middle at 9.2%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2577, NSW, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.

None 59.8% One condition 21.3% Two conditions 6.8% Three or more 3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2577, NSW splits fairly evenly between Arthritis (21%) and Mental health (17%), with Asthma at 16%.

Arthritis 11.1% Mental health 9.2% Asthma 8.5% Other condition 8.0% Diabetes 5.0% Heart disease 4.4% Cancer 3.8% Lung condition 2.1% Stroke 1.0% Dementia 0.5%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily living is easier for most, as only 4.7% of people need help with their usual activities. This is a little below the state and national figures and has barely changed since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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4.7% ▲ +4.6%

Lower than 62% 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 2577, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2577/2577-nsw/topic/health-disability