36.1%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2702, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2702, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in postcode 2702 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This creates a higher demand for health support in the area, as 36.1% of residents manage ongoing illness or disability.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (13.5%) and asthma (12.4%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national figure, affecting 10.6% of the population.
10.6%
Higher than 75% 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 2702, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A little more than the national average of people need help with daily activities, sitting at 8.2%. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011, when the figure was 7.6%.
8.2% ▲ +7.6%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 4.4%
- 2021: 8.2%
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 2702, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2702/2702-nsw/topic/health-disability