26.1%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2680, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2680, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 63% of people in postcode 2680 report having no long-term health conditions. This area sees fewer people living with chronic health or mental health issues than most other similar regions. Overall, the health profile is slightly better than the state and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 26.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas. Asthma is the most common issue at 9.1%, while mental health conditions affect 6.9% of people, a figure slightly below the national average.
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 2680, NSW, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 5.2% of the population, which is around the middle for similar areas. This rate has barely changed since 2011 and sits just below the New South Wales figure of 5.8%.
5.2% ▲ +1.1%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.1%
- 2016: 5.5%
- 2021: 5.2%
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 2680, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2680/2680-nsw/topic/health-disability