33.3%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2700, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2700, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the national figure, 33.3% of people in postcode 2700 live with a long-term health condition. This makes health challenges more common here than in most other areas. While mental health rates are typical, the overall burden of chronic illness is significantly higher than across New South Wales.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis (12.5%) and asthma (11.3%) are the most common long-term health issues. More than a third of the population manages at least one chronic condition, with 5.4% of residents living with three or more.
8.9%
Higher than 53% 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 2700, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 8.1% of people, which is much higher than most other areas. This figure is a little above the New South Wales average of 5.8% and has risen since 2011.
8.1% ▲ +14.5%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.1%
- 2016: 7.2%
- 2021: 8.1%
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 2700, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2700/2700-nsw/topic/health-disability