31.3%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2652, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2652, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in postcode 2652 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This suggests a higher burden of chronic illness in the area compared to most of the country. While these health challenges are common, the need for daily assistance remains typical for the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with asthma (10.9%) and arthritis (10.6%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions affect 8.9% of residents, a figure that is about the same as the state and national averages.
8.9%
Higher than 52% 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 2652, NSW, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 4.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national figure. This need has risen slightly over the last decade, increasing by 1.0 percentage point since 2011.
4.9% ▲ +24.1%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.0%
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 4.9%
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 2652, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2652/2652-nsw/topic/health-disability