33.2%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2631, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2631, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of chronic illness than most similar areas mark postcode 2631, where 33.2% of people live with a long-term health condition. This figure is well above both the state and national averages. Mental health challenges are also more common here than in most other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are prevalent, with arthritis (12.6%) and mental health conditions (11.0%) being the most common. This last figure is much higher than most areas, while about 53.9% of residents report having no long-term health condition at all.
11.0%
Higher than 79% 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 2631, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 6.2% of the population, which is higher than most areas. This is about the same as the New South Wales and Australian figures, and it has barely changed since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +9.3%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 5.1%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 2631, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2631/2631-nsw/topic/health-disability