27.6%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2611 crosses ACT/NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2611 crosses ACT/NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people report health issues in postcode 2611 compared to most similar areas. About 27.6% of the population lives with a long-term health condition, which is roughly the same as the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of New South Wales, affecting 9.3% of people. For those with long-term illnesses, the most frequent reports are other conditions at 9.4% and mental health at 9.3%.
9.3%
Higher than 58% 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 2611 crosses ACT/NSW, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.8% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate lower than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 4.4%.
4.8% ▲ +7.4%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.4%
- 2016: 5.0%
- 2021: 4.8%
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 2611 crosses ACT/NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2611/2611-crosses-act-nsw/topic/health-disability