34.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2660, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2660, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas define postcode 2660. About 34.3% of people live with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This health burden is reflected in the number of residents who require regular help with their daily activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 13.3% of people, followed by asthma at 10.6%. Mental health conditions are also more common than in most areas, affecting 9.5% of the population.
9.5%
Higher than 61% 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 2660, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 7.3% of people need some help with daily activities, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of 5.8%. This need for assistance has risen by 1.1 percentage points since 2011.
7.3% ▲ +17.6%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 7.0%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 2660, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2660/2660-nsw/topic/health-disability