37.0%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2706, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2706, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A high rate of long-term illness shapes daily life in postcode 2706, where 37% of people live with a lasting health condition. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 27%. These health challenges are reflected in the fact that more people here need help with daily tasks compared to most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 11.1% of residents, which is well above the state average. The most common long-term health issues are asthma at 14.7% and arthritis at 12.9%.
11.1%
Higher than 80% 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 2706, NSW, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%. This need for support has risen by 1.8 percentage points since 2011.
6.8% ▲ +37.2%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.0%
- 2016: 5.9%
- 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 2706, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2706/2706-nsw/topic/health-disability