30.0%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2628, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2628, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 2628, affecting 12% of the population. While most people here report no long-term health problems, those who do experience conditions at a rate slightly above the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 30% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the New South Wales rate of 27%. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.6% of residents.
9.6%
Higher than 63% 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 2628, NSW, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Fewer people need help with daily activities in this area compared to the rest of the country. At 4.7%, this figure is a little below the national average of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
4.7% ▲ +9.9%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 4.7%
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 2628, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2628/2628-nsw/topic/health-disability