31.5%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2650, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2650, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in postcode 2650 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant health burden for the area, as residents are more likely to face chronic health issues than people in most other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with asthma affecting 11.2% of people and mental health conditions affecting 10.4%. This rate of mental health illness is a little above the New South Wales and Australian figures.
10.4%
Higher than 73% 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 2650, NSW, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is harder for 6.1% of residents who need help with regular activities. This is higher than in most areas and has risen by 1.8 percentage points since 2011.
6.1% ▲ +42.0%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 5.0%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 2650, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2650/2650-nsw/topic/health-disability