37.6%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2668, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2668, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most areas mark postcode 2668. Around 37.6% of residents live with a chronic condition, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 27%. These high rates of illness are mirrored by a significant number of people who need daily help.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, with 12.4% of people reporting a mental health condition—well above the national figure of 8.8%. Arthritis is the most frequent illness at 16.6%, followed by asthma and cancer.
12.4%
Higher than 89% 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 2668, NSW, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is among the highest for similar areas, affecting 12.4% of the population. This is well above the 5.8% seen across Australia and has risen by 2.5 percentage points since 2011.
12.4% ▲ +25.3%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.9%
- 2016: 8.1%
- 2021: 12.4%
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 2668, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2668/2668-nsw/topic/health-disability