2666, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2666, NSW

Name: Health & Disability in 2666, NSW — 2021 Census
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas mark postcode 2666. About 35.1% of people live with a chronic condition, which is well above the 27.7% national figure. This high level of illness is mirrored by a greater need for daily support.

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📍 2666, NSW, Postcode

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health problems here, affecting 13% and 11.3% of residents. While 9.1% have a mental health condition, this is only a little above the New South Wales figure of 8%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2666, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 25%.

None 56.7% One condition 22.8% Two conditions 7.5% Three or more 4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2666, NSW splits fairly evenly between Arthritis (21%) and Asthma (18%), with Mental health at 15%.

Arthritis 13.0% Asthma 11.3% Mental health 9.1% Other condition 8.4% Diabetes 6.0% Heart disease 5.3% Cancer 3.7% Lung condition 2.6% Stroke 1.5% Dementia 1.1%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily help is required by 7.3% of people, which is much higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 6.8%.

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 2666, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2666/2666-nsw/topic/health-disability

Where 2666, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition