34.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2701, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2701, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues mark postcode 2701 compared to most similar areas. About 34.3% of residents live with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high prevalence of illness is a key feature of the local health landscape.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions, affecting 12.4% and 11.1% of people. While 58.1% of residents have no long-term health issues, those with mental health conditions make up 8.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national average.
8.9%
Higher than 54% 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 2701, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help is a little above the Australian figure at 6.8%. This figure has risen by 1.9 percentage points since 2011, and the area now sits higher than most similar places.
6.8% ▲ +39.9%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.8%
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 2701, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2701/2701-nsw/topic/health-disability