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2612, ACT · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2612, ACT

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

Fewer people live with chronic illness in postcode 2612 compared to most other areas. While only 25.1% of residents report a long-term health condition, mental health challenges are more common here than the national average.

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📍 2612, ACT, Postcode

Where 2612, ACT sits — People with a long-term health condition

25.1%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2612, ACT — lower than 75% of areas.

2612, ACT25.1%
Unincorporated ACT 28.1%
Australian Capital Territory 28.1%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.1% of people, which is much higher than in most areas. However, the overall rate of long-term health issues is a little below the national figure, with 66.9% of residents reporting no conditions at all.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2612, ACT, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 21%.

None 66.9% One condition 19.0% Two conditions 4.8% Three or more 1.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

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In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Mental health at 27%, followed by Other condition (21%) and Asthma (20%).

Mental health 11.1% Other condition 8.6% Asthma 8.4% Arthritis 5.2% Cancer 2.1% Heart disease 2.1% Diabetes 2.0% Lung condition 0.8% Stroke 0.4% Dementia 0.3%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily life is easier for most here, as only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities. This is well below the Australian figure of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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2.4% ▼ -10.1%

Lower than 89% 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 2612, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2612/2612-act/topic/health-disability