31.3%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2681, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2681, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people than usual live with a long-term health struggle in postcode 2681. About 31.3% of residents have a lasting health condition, which is well above both the state and national figures. While chronic illness is more common here, those requiring daily help with basic tasks are fewer than in most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma is the most common long-term condition affecting 12.8% of people, followed by mental health issues at 8.9%. This last figure is about the same as the national average, while overall health conditions are higher than most areas.
8.9%
Higher than 52% 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 2681, NSW, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most other areas. Despite this, the need for assistance has risen by 1.5 percentage points since 2011.
3.8% ▲ +63.7%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.3%
- 2016: 3.7%
- 2021: 3.8%
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 2681, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2681/2681-nsw/topic/health-disability