9.4%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2661, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2661, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 9.4% of people in postcode 2661 have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. This means the vast majority of residents live without a chronic illness, making it one of the healthiest areas in the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Very few residents report long-term health issues, and the 4.6% with a mental health condition is well below the Australian average of 8.8%. Most people here have no long-term conditions at all, with 85.1% reporting none.
4.6%
Lower than 90% 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 2661, NSW, None is the majority at 89%; One condition is next at 8%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is uncomplicated for most, as only 1.3% of people need help with daily activities. This is well below the 5.8% seen across Australia and has barely changed since 2011.
1.3% ▲ +7.9%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.2%
- 2016: 0.6%
- 2021: 1.3%
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 2661, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2661/2661-nsw/topic/health-disability