33.8%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2672, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2672, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of residents in postcode 2672 have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This suggests a community with significant ongoing health needs, though the need for daily assistance remains typical for the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, a rate much higher than most areas. Asthma is the most common issue at 14.1%, while mental health conditions are slightly lower than the state and national figures at 6.9%.
6.9%
Lower than 74% 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 2672, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 5.8% of people need help with daily activities. This is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia, and it has barely changed since 2011.
5.8% ▲ +5.0%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.5%
- 2016: 4.9%
- 2021: 5.8%
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 2672, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2672/2672-nsw/topic/health-disability