2669, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2669, NSW

Name: Health & Disability in 2669, NSW — 2021 Census
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

More people live with long-term health conditions in postcode 2669 than in the rest of New South Wales. About 30.5% of the population report a long-term illness, which is well above the state figure of 27%. However, the area has a notably low rate of mental health conditions.

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📍 2669, NSW, Postcode

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues here, affecting 12.7% and 11.1% of people. While long-term illness is common, mental health conditions are much lower than in most areas, at just 6.0%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2669, NSW, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.

None 54.3% One condition 19.1% Two conditions 7.3% Three or more 3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2669, NSW splits fairly evenly between Arthritis (24%) and Asthma (21%), with Mental health at 11%.

Arthritis 12.7% Asthma 11.1% Mental health 6.0% Diabetes 5.8% Other condition 5.3% Heart disease 4.3% Cancer 3.2% Lung condition 2.5% Stroke 1.2% Dementia 0.2%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

About 4.4% of residents need help with their daily activities, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%. This rate has remained steady since 2011.

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 2669, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2669/2669-nsw/topic/health-disability

Where 2669, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition