27.2%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2604, ACT · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2604, ACT
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 63.9% of people in postcode 2604 report having no long-term health conditions. While the area is generally healthy, a higher number of residents deal with mental health issues compared to most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas. Mental health conditions are the most common issue at 10.1%, a figure slightly above the national average of 8.8%.
10.1%
Higher than 70% 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 2604, ACT, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. This is a little below the national figure of 5.8% and has fallen since 2011.
3.8% ▼ -29.7%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 3.8%
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 2604, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2604/2604-act/topic/health-disability