33.8%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2588, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2588, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 33.8% of people in postcode 2588 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. While many residents manage chronic health issues, the area is generally healthier than most in terms of the daily help they need.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis at 12.7% and asthma at 10.4% being the most reported. In contrast, the 8.0% of people with a mental health condition is about the same as the state and national figures.
8.0%
Lower than 60% 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 2588, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The 4.3% of people who need help with daily activities is a little below the national average. This is a positive trend for the area, as the figure fell by 1.5 percentage points since 2011.
4.3% ▼ -26.1%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 6.2%
- 2021: 4.3%
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 2588, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2588/2588-nsw/topic/health-disability